Comparative Evaluation of Microbial Contamination in Municipal and Groundwater Sources of Meerut

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SONIA SHARMA; Anjali Rathi; Aashish Khokran

Comparative Evaluation of Microbial Contamination in Municipal and Groundwater Sources of Meerut

Authors: SONIA SHARMA, Anjali Rathi, Aashish Khokran

Unique Paper ID: 183235
Volume: 12
Issue: 3
PageNo: 616-621

Keywords: Microbial water quality; Total coliforms; Meerut; ANOVA; Tukey HSD; GIS mapping

Abstract:
This study evaluates microbial water quality from 48 samples collected across Meerut city from municipal taps, hand pumps, and tube wells. Microbial indicators including total coliforms, fecal coliforms, and Escherichia coli were analyzed using membrane filtration. Hand pumps exhibited the highest contamination (mean TC = 76 ± 12 CFU/100 mL) compared to municipal taps (8 ± 3 CFU/100 mL). ANOVA results indicated significant differences among sources (p < 0.001). Tukey HSD confirmed that hand pumps were significantly more contaminated than other sources. Recommendations include improved chlorination, sealing of boreholes, and public awareness.

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ISSN: 2349-6002
Volume: 12
Issue: 3
PageNo: 616-621

Comparative Evaluation of Microbial Contamination in Municipal and Groundwater Sources of Meerut

Available:https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183235

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