Browsing by Subject "Drinking water quality"
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Characterization of heterotrophic plate count (HPC) bacteria from biofilm and bulk water samples from the Potchefstroom drinking water distribution system
(North-West University, 2009)The presence of heterotrophic plate count (HPC) bacteria in drinking water distribution systems is usually not considered harmful to the general consumer. However, precautions must be taken regarding the immunocompromised. ... -
Households water quality in O’Kiep-South Africa and community perception of related health risks
(Balaban Publishers, 2019)South Africa faced challenges related to potable water quality that has periodically deteriorated, coupled with inconsistent supply of tap water (TW) to households. These challenges are a primary exasperation in the arid ... -
Microbial drinking water quality of selected rural, peri-urban and urban communities and schools in the North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2007)Safe drinking water is a basic human right. This study mainly focused on the physico-chemical and microbiological drinking water quality of selected rural, peri-urban and urban communities and schools in the ... -
Molecular Profiling of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Genes in Raw and Drinking Water
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)Antibiotic resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistant determinants are regarded as emerging public health threats in drinking water systems. Heterotrophic Plate Count bacteria in distribution pipes are used as direct ... -
The perceptions of municipal water service officials on the Blue Drop programme : the case of Nkangala District Municipality
(North-West University, 2011)The Blue Drop Incentive-based Regulation (programme) was introduced in 2008 by the Department of Water Affairs (DWA) with the aim of maintaining and improving drinking water quality in South Africa. The programme is being ...
