Microbiological Quality Assessment of Water in Huai Luang River Basin, Sam Phrao Subdistrict, Mueang District, Udon Thani Province
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This research aimed to assess microbiological quality of water in Huai Luang River Basin, Sam Phrao Subdistrict, Mueang District, Udon Thani Province from January to December 2022. A total of 48 water samples were randomly collected once a month from 4 sampling sites in Huai Luang River Basin in the area of Sam Phrao community and Nong Khon Saen community, Sam Phrao Subdistrict, Mueang District, Udon Thani Province. The total coliform bacteria (TCB) and fecal coliform bacteria (FCB) in the water samples were determined by Multiple-tube fermentation technique. The values of TCB and FCB were expressed in units of Most Probable Number index per 100 mL of water (MPN/100 mL). From the determination of TCB and FCB in the water samples collected from all 4 sampling sites, it was demonstrated that the averages of TCB and FCB were in the ranges of 26,867-137,833 MPN/100 mL and 5,820-19,454 MPN/100 mL, respectively, which exceed the type III of surface water quality standards issued by the Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (TCB<20,000; FCB<4,000 MPN/100 mL). When TCB and FCB in the water samples of each season were compared, it was revealed that the averages of TCB (105,813 MPN/100 mL) and FCB (19,472 MPN/100 mL) in summer (February-May) were the highest, followed by the averages of TCB (81,806 MPN/100 mL) and FCB (12,340 MPN/100 mL) in winter (October-January), while the averages of TCB (45,088 MPN/100 mL) and FCB (6,525 MPN/100 mL) in rainy season (June-September) were the lowest. Moreover, when quality of water in Huai Luang River Basin in 2022 was compared to that in 2021, it was found that the averages TCB and FCB in 2022 were higher throughout the year. From the results of this study, it was found that the water in Huai Luang River Basin was contaminated with bacteria which might affect the health of water users for consumption. Therefore, there should be wastewater treatment and wastewater management before draining it from the communities into public water resources in order to lessen water pollution and pathogen contamination.
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