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Microbiological analysis of tube-well water in a rural area of Bangladesh

Authors :
Islam, M.S.
Siddika, A.
Khan, M.N.H.
Goldar, M.M.
Sadique, M.A.
Kabir, A.N.M.H.
Huq, Anwar
Colwell, R.R.
Source :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology. July, 2001, Vol. 67 Issue 7, p3328, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Many tube-wells in Bangladesh are contaminated with zooplankton and bacteria and do not meet the drinking water standards of the World Health Organization. About 90% of the rural population of Bangladesh use these wells for their drinking water.

Details

ISSN :
00992240
Volume :
67
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.78694914