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. ...

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 ...

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 ...