Total Coliform and Pollution Index of Water from Domestic Wells in Umalaoge Village-Buton Regency-Southeast Sulawesi-Indonesia
Keywords:
Total Coliform, Pollution Index, Water Dug Well.Abstract
Dug Wells have been used as potable water resources of the most Umalaoge Village residents. The study aimed to analysis total coliform and water pollution index of dug wells in Umalaoge Village. Observational research was carried out in rainy season on January 2015. Water samples had been gotten from six dug wells around the village, total sampling. Parameters were taste, color, turbidity, temperature, total dissolved solid, dissolved oxygen, and pH. Total coliform was counted with MPN double tube method. Data should be compared with WHO and national standard. Result of the research show that the all of water wells had total coliform count from 50 to 1898 MPN per 100 ml, exceeded the permissible limit, and water pollution index of dug wells 1,2,3,4, and 5 classified as weak polluted (2.46-2.93) and dug well 6, middle polluted (6.48). Concluded: water generally from those wells is not safe for drinking except some form of treatment is carried out.
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