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Assessment of the Physicochemical and Microbiological Quality of Sachet Water Sold in Kumbotso LGA, Kano State, Nigeria

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  • Mohammed M

    (Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Bayero University Kano, Kano State, Nigeria)

  • Mamudu H Badau
  • Mamudu H Badau
  • Fatima Abubakar

    (Departent of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria)

  • Florence J Maina

    (Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria)

Abstract

The rise in number of sachet water producers in Kano state calls for continuous and vigorous surveillance of the quality of water consumed by the populace to ensure compliance with the WHO and NAFDAC standards for such products. This study assessed the quality of sixteen brands of sachet water sold in Kumbotso LGA of Kano State, Nigeria. Physical assay, physico-chemical, heavy metal contents and microbiological quality assessments of the water samples were carried out. Not all the water samples examined contained any information on their manufacturing and/or expiry dates. The pH, temperature, conductivity and total dissolved solids (TDS) of all the sachet water brands conformed to the WHO standards. All the five heavy metals (arsenic, lead, iron, copper and zinc) analyzed are observed to be within the safety limits recommended by WHO, however Coliforms and some other pathogenic bacteria were detected in 31% of the sachet water brands; leading to the conclusion that 69% of the sachet water sold in Kumbotso LGA of Kano State is safe for human consumption.

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  • Mohammed M & Mamudu H Badau & Mamudu H Badau & Fatima Abubakar & Florence J Maina, 2020. "Assessment of the Physicochemical and Microbiological Quality of Sachet Water Sold in Kumbotso LGA, Kano State, Nigeria," Agricultural Research & Technology: Open Access Journal, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 24(1), pages 30-35, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:artoaj:v:24:y:2020:i:1:p:30-35
    DOI: 10.19080/ARTOAJ.2020.24.556256
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