Detection of Escherichia coli and total microbial population in River Siran water of Pakistan using Emb and Tpc agar

Sahibzada, Waheed Abdullah and Sahibzadi, Aalia Gul and Sana, Farheen and Tayba, Kibrea and Adila, Saleem and Sahibzadi, Sana Gul and Umair, Ahmad (2018) Detection of Escherichia coli and total microbial population in River Siran water of Pakistan using Emb and Tpc agar. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 12 (38). pp. 908-912. ISSN 1996-0808

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Abstract

There is an increased ratio of gastrointestinal diseases in the area of Mansehra, Pakistan, which depends on the Siran River for drinking. These diseases drew our attention to analyze the microbial population. For detection of Escherichia coli and other microbial population, samples were collected from different regions of Mansehra, Pakistan. Two samples were collected from each site for proper detection of microorganisms and repeated the process 5 times. The microbial counts were performed using total plate count agar (TPC) and eosin methylene blue (EMB). The samples were cultured on EMB and TPC agar at 370C for 24 h. The findings revealed that Baffa and Bajna had high microbial count confirmed by EMB and TPC. To this end, we confirmed that Siran River has high microbial count. The E. coli detection in water indicates the fecal contamination and the presence of E. coli in water makes the water unfit for drinking.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Science Global Plos > Biological Science
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Date Deposited: 29 Mar 2023 08:11
Last Modified: 03 Jan 2024 06:54
URI: http://ebooks.manu2sent.com/id/eprint/409

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