Analysis and Water Quality Control of Alternative Sources in Bangolan, Northwest Cameroon
Joint Authors
Njoyim-Tamungang, Estella
Mofor, Nelson Alakeh
Mvondo-Zé, Antoine David
Festus Biosengazeh, Nchofua
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-05-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This research focused on the quality of domestic water in Bangolan, Northwest Cameroon, in order to ascertain its potability based on World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines.
Inhabitants of this locality, as well as others in rural areas, consume water from these sources without any prior treatment which can lead to contamination and infections.
Sampling was conducted, and physicochemical and bacteriological properties of ten water sources were examined in November 2017 and January, April, and July 2018 using standard methods.
The results showed that the sampled water sources were moderately acidic to weakly basic falling within the WHO specification.
The values of electrical conductivity and total dissolved solids were low, suggesting low mineralised waters which could lead to a shortage of essential mineral elements in humans.
Water turbidity was high in July, attributable to the rains.
Major ions analysed fell within the WHO guideline values except iron and aluminium, whose values fell above guideline values in both seasons due to the nature of the soils.
Faecal coliforms were found in all the sources, and specific bacteria identified were Escherichia coli, Enterobacteria, Streptococcus, Salmonella, and Shigella spp., suggesting recent contamination by faecal matter due to poor hygienic conditions, and hence, treatment was recommended.
Statistical analyses revealed significant influence of heavy rains on most water parameters (p<0.05).
Health data in the locality revealed 1389 cases of water-borne diseases, namely, typhoid, diarrhoea, and dysentery between 2016 and 2017 necessitating control.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Festus Biosengazeh, Nchofua& Njoyim-Tamungang, Estella& Mofor, Nelson Alakeh& Mvondo-Zé, Antoine David. 2020. Analysis and Water Quality Control of Alternative Sources in Bangolan, Northwest Cameroon. Journal of Chemistry،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1181906
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Festus Biosengazeh, Nchofua…[et al.]. Analysis and Water Quality Control of Alternative Sources in Bangolan, Northwest Cameroon. Journal of Chemistry No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1181906
American Medical Association (AMA)
Festus Biosengazeh, Nchofua& Njoyim-Tamungang, Estella& Mofor, Nelson Alakeh& Mvondo-Zé, Antoine David. Analysis and Water Quality Control of Alternative Sources in Bangolan, Northwest Cameroon. Journal of Chemistry. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1181906
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1181906