Bacterial Sanitary Survey of Drinking Water Quality in Some Areas in Giza Governorate

Abstract
Background: Drinking water should be clear and free from unpleasant tastes and odors and from injurious chemicals and microorganisms. Water-borne diseases have been predicted to cause more than two million deaths and four billion cases of diarrhea each year.
Aim of Study: This Bacteriological study was conducted on water samples from three areas in Giza Governorate, namely Kerdasa, Kafr El-Gebel and Dahshur, from December 2016 till November 2017, to screen Bacterial Sanitary of Drinking Water Quality in these areas in Giza Governorate.
Material and Methods: Water samples (n=846) were collected from tap water, hand pump water, plant water and source water at the four seasons. Fecal and total coliform were detected using the standard membrane filtration technique.
Results: The results obtained were compared with WHO guidelines. Among the total coliforms, E.coli, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp. and Klebsiella spp. were reported.
Conclusions: Concern should be rasied about the quality of the drinking water in area of study should be taken.