Chemical and Microbial Analyses of Water Sources: A Basis for Environmental Policy Formulation in Taraka, Lanaodel Sur
Abstract
Determining the chemical and microbial parameters of the water sources of Taraka, Lanao del Sur was done by the use of standard laboratory procedures. Chemical analyses of water samples obtained from the eight (8) sampling stations showed that: (1) On the average, the acidity levels obtained are within the acceptable standard of 6.5-8.5 for rivers and streams; (2) The life supporting gas (oxygen) dispersed in the water and the microorganisms (decomposers) with strong need of oxygen, the values are within maximum standard level for surface water;(3) The values obtained from ammonia-N and phosphates exceeded the maximum requirements for surface water; (4) The water temperature varied with time and location but were within acceptable standards; (5) The total dissolved solid contents were within acceptable levels; and (6) The value obtained for hardness showed that the water samples were soft. Microbial analyses performed on the water samples revealed that the heterotrophic count ranged from 983.3 to 2333.3 CFU/mL which exceeded the standard CFU of 300/mL for potable surface water;(2) The rod-shaped bacteria count values is found at an interval of6.0-19.0 MPN/mL which is very much higher as compared to the standard requirement of 0 MPN/mL; and (3) The E. coli count ranged from 3.7 to 6.7 MPN/mL which is also exceeded the standard of 0 MPN/mL. Survey and interview results about the uses of the water sources showed that the respondents used the water sources as their main source of water supplies for household uses.
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