Water is a vital human resource which is imperative for human survival. It is also considered as one of the major causes of water-borne diseases especially among schools from poor and developing countries because of the deficiency on potable water access. Consumption of this type of resource poses several health risks particularly if it is not continually monitored for its potability and water quality in comparison to standard for water, sanitation and hygiene as part of the management programs of schools. This is an important idea to consider because there are no existing data on water quality utilized by Isabela State University – Cauayan Campus which is situated in one of the rural communities in the Philippines. Thus, this study was geared towards assessing the water quality of the said school particularly physicochemical (pH, TDS, chloride) and microbiological (total coliform and e. coli count) parameters. Sampling sites were purposively chosen according to the presence of a water pipe source which was commonly utilized by people of the populace such as the administrative staff, faculty and the student body of the university. Samples were brought to Department of Science and Technology Region 02 Laboratory for the analysis of the water samples. The results of study showed that both the physico – chemical and microbiological parameters conform to the accepted value according to the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water of 2007. The result gained was consistent among the three sampling sites. This only suggest that the utilization of water within the university be safe for any microbiological contaminants that may affect health. Thus, they should continue to maintain and monitor the quality of drinking water.
Volume 12 | 08-Special Issue
Pages: 789-794
DOI: 10.5373/JARDCS/V12SP8/20202582