Waterborne bacterial infections are mainly caused by the direct transmission of pathogenic bacteria to the host through DW. Chlorination of DW is critical to prevent the water supplies from bacterial pathogens. In present study, microbiological quality of DW provided through filtration plants to Rawalpindi City was investigated. Experimentations were designed to screen bacterial tolerance to the added Chlorine, and to subsequent study the antibiotic sensitivity of isolated bacteria. A total of 107 water samples were collected. Out of which, 57.95% were found satisfactory for human consumption. pH determination revealed that 18.70% of the samples has pH in the range of 8.0 to 8.9. TDS analysis showed 14.01% of samples above the standard HDL (500 mg/L). Furthermore, 13.34% of the samples showed the highest load (351 to 1800 CFU/100mL) of fecal coliforms. Ciprofloxacin and Tetracycline were found to be the most effective antibiotics against the isolated pathogens. These bacterial strains were also able to tolerate 1mg/L of Chlorine. Present study revealed the presence of Chlorine and antibiotic resistant bacteria in DW, which poses a great health risk to the consumers. In conclusion, it is recommended to boil the DW, as it effectively kills all the bacteria in addition to chlorination.
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abstract = {Waterborne bacterial infections are mainly caused by the direct transmission of pathogenic bacteria to the host through DW. Chlorination of DW is critical to prevent the water supplies from bacterial pathogens. In present study, microbiological quality of DW provided through filtration plants to Rawalpindi City was investigated. Experimentations were designed to screen bacterial tolerance to the added Chlorine, and to subsequent study the antibiotic sensitivity of isolated bacteria. A total of 107 water samples were collected. Out of which, 57.95% were found satisfactory for human consumption. pH determination revealed that 18.70% of the samples has pH in the range of 8.0 to 8.9. TDS analysis showed 14.01% of samples above the standard HDL (500 mg/L). Furthermore, 13.34% of the samples showed the highest load (351 to 1800 CFU/100mL) of fecal coliforms. Ciprofloxacin and Tetracycline were found to be the most effective antibiotics against the isolated pathogens. These bacterial strains were also able to tolerate 1mg/L of Chlorine. Present study revealed the presence of Chlorine and antibiotic resistant bacteria in DW, which poses a great health risk to the consumers. In conclusion, it is recommended to boil the DW, as it effectively kills all the bacteria in addition to chlorination.},
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