Parasitic contamination of local drinking water sources in Aba Metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria
Other Title(s)
التلوث الطفيلي لماء الشرب في أباميتروبوليس، ولاية أبيا، نيجيريا
Joint Authors
Ejike, Blessing U.
Ohaeri, Carmelita C.
Amaechi, Ebube C.
Source
Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science
Issue
Vol. 26, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2021), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University College of Science
Publication Date
2021-06-30
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Water-borne parasitic infections have become a source of concern in recent times due to the contamination of various water sources.
A survey on the parasitic contamination of local drinking water sources in Aba metropolis was carried out between August and October 2018.
This was done to evaluate the extent of contamination of these water sources and their public health implications.
A total number of eighty (80) water samples were investigated from five (5) major water sources within the study area using the standard sedimentation method and examined for parasite cysts, eggs and larvae.
Physical/macroscopic examination was done to determine the pH, colour, odour, temperature and presence/absence of particles.
Among the water sources analyzed, stream water samples had the highest rate of parasite contamination 27 (44.3%) followed by river water 14 (22.9%) while the least contaminated was borehole 7 (11.5%).
Rainwater was found free from parasitic infestation.
The differences in the level of contamination among the water sources analyzed were found to be statistically significant (P<0.05).
Five parasites Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, Ascaris lumbricoides of Entamoeba coli and Hookworm were observed.
Each of the sample sources except rainwater harbored at least one of these.
Among these parasites, Giardia lamblia had the highest rate occurrence of 15 (24.6%), followed by Entamoeba histolytica 14 (22.9%) and the least frequently occurring parasite was hookworm 8 (13.1%).
Most of the identified water sources are utilized by the populace who lack access to potable water.
The detection of protozoan and helminthic parasites in drinking water sources is a serious public health concern, hence the proper implementation of a supply of safe drinking water is vital.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ejike, Blessing U.& Ohaeri, Carmelita C.& Amaechi, Ebube C.. 2021. Parasitic contamination of local drinking water sources in Aba Metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria. Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science،Vol. 26, no. 1, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ejike, Blessing U.…[et al.]. Parasitic contamination of local drinking water sources in Aba Metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria. Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science Vol. 26, no. 1 (2021), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1341548
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ejike, Blessing U.& Ohaeri, Carmelita C.& Amaechi, Ebube C.. Parasitic contamination of local drinking water sources in Aba Metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria. Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science. 2021. Vol. 26, no. 1, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1341548
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 6-7
Record ID
BIM-1341548