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ABSTRACT
Groundwater is generally considered a “safe source” of drinking water because it is abstracted with low microbial load with little need for treatment before drinking. However, groundwater resources are commonly vulnerable to pollution, which may degrade their quality. An assessment of the microbial qualities in borehole water in the school environs of University of Benin, Edo state, Nigeria, was carried out. The study aimed at determining Escherichia coli contaminants load in water stored in mini storage containers - Jerrycan and Earthen pot using standard microbiological methods. Furthermore, the identity of the isolate was determined using culture media. Results were compared with the detection of Escherichia coli specie in borehole water that was intended for human consumption suggests that water from these sources may pose severe health risks to consumers and is unsuitable for direct human consumption without treatment. The study advices against consumption of the water and recommends mobilisation of onsite treatment interventions to protect the households from further possible consequences of using the water.
