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| Paper Title: | Comparative study of drinking water samples for detection of microbial bioloads and evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of chlorine tablets |
| Authors Name: | Jishu haldar , Joydip Nandi , Indranil Chatterjee , Pritam Karmakar |
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| Published Paper Id: | IJRTI2507018 |
| Published In: | Volume 10 Issue 7, July-2025 |
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| Abstract: | Access to safe drinking water is a critical public health priority, particularly in regions facing infrastructure challenges. This study conducted a comparative analysis of 25 drinking water samples (9 groundwater, 16 distributed systems) from West Bengal, India, to assess microbial bioload and evaluate the efficacy of chlorine tablets as a disinfectant. Physical parameters (pH, TDS, conductivity) were measured, and microbial contamination was quantified via colony-forming units (CFU). Staining techniques (Gram, acid-fast, lactophenol cotton blue) identified pathogens, while chlorine susceptibility was tested at 5, 25, 50, and 100 mg/L concentrations. Results revealed significant contamination: 72% of samples harbored biofilms sheltering pathogens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Mycobacterium spp., and Escherichia coli. Chlorine exhibited dose-dependent efficacy, achieving 85–95% microbial reduction at 100 mg/L, though biofilms and acid-fast bacteria persisted due to extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) shielding. High-risk zones included tourist sites and transport hubs. The study underscores the urgency of infrastructure upgrades, implementation of a multi-barrier approach, advanced, and policy enforcement to ensure water safety and mitigate antimicrobial resistance. |
| Keywords: | Microbial bioload, Drinking water safety, Chlorine disinfection, Biofilm resistance, Water contamination, Antimicrobial efficacy |
| Cite Article: | "Comparative study of drinking water samples for detection of microbial bioloads and evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of chlorine tablets", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no.a142-a156, July-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2507018.pdf |
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