AN ASSESSMENT OF MICROBIAL QUALITY OF SACHET WATER; IMPLICATION ON THE HEALTH OF STUDENTS
Wokocha, G.A1 & Ogologo, G.A2.
Department of Integrated Science
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt
Email:wkchgideon@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
This study is aimed at determining the microbial quality of sachet water sold in schools in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State and its implication on the health of school children. Five (5) different brands of sachet water samples were randomly sampled for the study. An experimental design was used for the study. The samples were thereafter subjected to laboratory test to determine the type and quality of micro-organisms in each brand of the sample (sachet water).The findings show that the samples contain various qualities of micro-organisms. The percentage of the micro-organisms also varies with the sample. Implications and recommendations were also discussed.