Fecal contamination in drinking water obtained from water vending machines at Seri Kembangan, Selangor

Kamal Huyok, Nurul Fatihah (2016) Fecal contamination in drinking water obtained from water vending machines at Seri Kembangan, Selangor. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: Nowadays, water vending machines become popular among public due to its convenience and accessibility factor. This source of drinking water has potential to cause waterborne outbreaks. The common symptoms related by drinking fecal contamination water are gastrointestinal illness, respiratory symptoms, sore throat and mucosal symptoms. There is high possibility that not well maintains water vending machines can cause growth of bacteria. So, it is necessary to ensure the continuous supply of clean and safe drinking water for the public health protection. Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine and compare fecal contamination (E. coli) in water vending machines from Seri Kembangan with Malaysian Drinking Water Quality Standard (MDWQS). This study is also to determine experience of heaIth symptoms from drinking water vending machines. Microbial (E. coli) and physicochemical analysis (pH, dissolve oxygen (DO), conductivity, total dissolved solid (TDS), salinity, and temperature) of drinking water samples from water vending machines was carried out at Seri Kembangan, Selangor. Methodology: A total of thirty drinking water samples from water vending machines from Seri Kembangan, Selangor were analyzed for E. coli using membrane filtration method through Lauryl Sulphate Broth. Results and Discussion: 26 drinking water sampIes were found contaminated with E. coli. Physicochemical parameters were found to be within the standard limits set by MDWQS. For association of daiIy water intake (p=0.244), perception on water vending machines (p=0.431) and perceived health symptoms experience after consume drinking water, there were no significant complaint from respondents. However, there is significant association (p=0.009) between preferred brand and experience health symptoms. Conclusion: The results obtained from this study suggested that more frequent monitoring and further research need to be done for more understand regarding to potential health effects among public. In addition, it is advised to always make sure water vending machines in clean and good condition to lower the chance for bacterial growth and presence of waterborne pathogens. Keywords: Faecal contamination, drinking water, vending machines, health symptoms

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Mr Muhamad Fazril Awang
Date Deposited:	23 Nov 2022 03:21
Last Modified:	23 Nov 2022 03:21
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/370

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