1Département des Sciences Analytiques et Santé Publique, UFR des Sciences Pharmaceutiques, Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Côte d’Ivoire
2Laboratoire d’Hygiène, Institut Nationale d’Hygiène Publique, Côte d’Ivoire
American Journal of Food and Nutrition.
2025,
Vol. 13 No. 4, 154-157
DOI: 10.12691/ajfn-13-4-4
Copyright © 2025 Science and Education PublishingCite this paper: KPAIBE Sawa André, Agbessi Therese, GBAGBO Tchapé Aubin, Essé Amoin, Bakayoko Aminata, He Linda, AMIN N’cho Christophe. Quality Control of Drinking Water Supply in the Goh, Loh-Djiboua, and Nawa Regions (Côte d’Ivoire).
American Journal of Food and Nutrition. 2025; 13(4):154-157. doi: 10.12691/ajfn-13-4-4.
Correspondence to: KPAIBE Sawa André, Département des Sciences Analytiques et Santé Publique, UFR des Sciences Pharmaceutiques, Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Côte d’Ivoire. Email:
andresawa@yahoo.frAbstract
This study was conducted to evaluate the quality of public water supplies in the Gôh, Lôh-Djiboua, and Nawa regions, with a focus on the localities of Diégonéfla, Divo, Gagnoa, Guibéroua, Lakota, Oumé, and Soubré. A total of forty (40) water samples were collected and subjected to physicochemical and bacteriological analyses. In parallel, a consumer survey was carried out to assess perception of water quality. Survey responses indicated that the majority of the population regarded the water supply as satisfactory. However, laboratory findings revealed non-compliance with national standards for several physicochemical parameters, including residual chlorine, turbidity, iron, manganese, aluminum, and pH levels. From a bacteriological perspective, the presence of microorganisms such as total coliforms, Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus faecalis was detected in some samples, suggesting potential risks to public health.
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