Abstract
Groundwater which is stored water below the ground is a highly significant resource for the provision of good quality drinking water. However, the use of water is actually limited by its quality which makes it suitable/unsuitable for particular purposes. Assessment of water quality is therefore an important aspect of water resource survey for achieving a sustainable environment. Hence this research was undertaken to determine the microbial quality of ground water used by individuals in Issele-uku, Aniocha North L.G.A. of Delta State, Nigeria. Groundwater sample (borehole water) were collected from three different areas within Issele-uku. The physiochemical parameters were determined such as pH, temperature, turbidity and biological oxygen demand. Total heterotrophic bacteria and fungi counts of the water samples were ascertained by pour plate method as described by Chessbrough. The results were compared with the standards prescribed by the WHO and Nigerian authorities. The assessed groundwater samples from the three sites had physiochemical properties whose levels were generally acceptable and within safety standard tolerant levels, such as pH level ranging from 5.5 to 6.8. The bacterial count ranges from 15.00×104 – 27.30×104 . While that of fungi was within 2.00×104 and 3.00×104 . The bacterial and fungal microbial isolates were at intolerable elevated level which is above recommended standard in all the samples. It is therefore recommended that all levels of government should provide potable water to her citizens in other to achieve a sustainable environment.
Paper Information
- Author(s): OGBE, AUGUSTINA CHUKWUDE, OVWIDO, STANLEY CROSSDALE
- Journal: Journal of Education, the Teacher and Professional Practices
- Publisher: Journal of Education, the Teacher and Professional Practices
- Publication Date: 2026-06-20
- DOI: 10.0000/hont.2026.analysing-microbiological-quality-of-underground-water-a-goal-towads-acieving-a-sustainable-environment
- Keywords: Groundwater, Bacteria, Fungi, Sustainable Environment
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OGBE, AUGUSTINA CHUKWUDE, OVWIDO, STANLEY CROSSDALE (2026). ANALYSING MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF UNDERGROUND WATER A GOAL TOWADS ACIEVING A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT. Journal of Education, the Teacher and Professional Practices. https://doi.org/10.0000/hont.2026.analysing-microbiological-quality-of-underground-water-a-goal-towads-acieving-a-sustainable-environment
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Groundwater which is stored water below the ground is a highly significant resource for the provision of good quality drinking water. However, the use of water is actually limited by its quality which makes it suitable/unsuitable for particular purposes. Assessment of water quality is therefore an important aspect of water resource survey for achieving a sustainable environment. Hence this research was undertaken to determine the microbial quality of ground water used by individuals in Issele-uku, Aniocha North L.G.A. of Delta State, Nigeria. Groundwater sample (borehole water) were collected from three different areas within Issele-uku. The physiochemical parameters were determined such as pH, temperature, turbidity and biological oxygen demand. Total heterotrophic bacteria and fungi counts of the water samples were ascertained by pour plate method as described by Chessbrough. The results were compared with the standards prescribed by the WHO and Nigerian authorities. The assessed groundwater samples from the three sites had physiochemical properties whose levels were generally acceptable and within safety standard tolerant levels, such as pH level ranging from 5.5 to 6.8. The bacterial count ranges from 15.00x104 – 27.30x104 . While that of fungi was within 2.00x104 and 3.00x104 . The bacterial and fungal microbial isolates were at intolerable elevated level which is above recommended standard in all the samples. It is therefore recommended that all levels of government should provide potable water to her citizens in other to achieve a sustainable environment.