Microbial Analysis of Potable Water Streams from Populated Remote Communes in Faridabad, Haryana State, India

Gunjan  Raghav; Shivani  Sharma

Gunjan Raghav Research Scholar, Department of Biotechnology, Sunrise University, Alwar, Rajasthan, India
Shivani Sharma Research Supervisor, Faculty of Biotechnology, Sunrise University, Alwar, Rajasthan, India

Keywords: Drinking Water, Escherichia Coli, Fecal Coliforms, Physico-Chemical Analysis, Streams

Abstract

The physico-chemical parameters of the water samples varied across the streams, with pH values ranging from acidic to near-neutral and generally low levels of total dissolved solids and electrical conductivity. Bacteriological analysis revealed the presence of bacterial species including Escherichia coli, Enterobacter aerogenes, Shigella dysenteriae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Micrococcus luteus and Lactobacillus casei. Fecal coliform was detected in three out of the five streams analyzed, showing a 60% incidence rate. The presence of Escherichia coli indicated recent fecal contamination and potential health risks associated with the consumption of untreated water. The findings highlight the need for improved water sanitation, community education on safe water practices, and policy interventions to reduce contamination in rural communities Faridabad. The study contributes to understanding microbial water quality dynamics in underserved communities.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2454.325X.202613

How to cite this article:
Raghav G, Sharma S. Microbial Analysis of Potable Water Streams from Populated Remote Communes in Faridabad, Haryana State, India. Int J Preven Curat Comm Med. 2026;12(3):1-9.

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