Bacteriological quality and occurrence of cryptosporidium and giardia from sources to household water samples of the rural communities of Dire Dawa Administrative Council, Eastern Ethiopia

Abstract

In Ethiopia, access to improved water supply and sanitation was estimated at 38% and 12% respectively. This
study was conducted to assess the microbiological quality of drinking water sources and water handling
practices in rural communities of Dire Dawa Administrative Council (Adada, Legedini and Legebira PA). The
water samples were the presence of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts. Water analysis demonstrated
microbiological water quality analysis. The average counts of TC were in the range of 1.5-133.05CFU/100ml
whereas the average counts of FC were found to be 0.34-54CFU/100ml. The mean concentration of Giardia
lamblia and Cryptosporidium ranges from 0 to 5.6 and 0 to 6.5, respectively. The fact that, about 83.34% of the
water sample was positive for indicator bacteria shown that the three selected PA had risk of contamination in
the three selected PAs which show the high risk of microbiological water quality parameters. High
concentration of microbiological indicators in all water sources of this study area may demonstrate the
presence of pathogenic organisms which constitute a threat to anyone consuming or in contact with these
waters. Protection of water sources accompanied by sanitation and hygiene