Quality assessment of water from hand water pump of selected Sitios in Brgy. California, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo

Abstract

This study evaluated the drinking water quality from hand water pumps in four Brgy sitios that were chosen. California—Nangka, Alang-Alang, Proper, and Bugnay; Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. It sought to characterize the physical attributes of the pumps and assess the water quality using microbiological and physicochemical criteria. The Department of Science and Technology Region VI's laboratory investigation revealed that the levels of cadmium, lead, color, and pH were all within permissible bounds. Sitio Bugnay, on the other hand, showed signs of microbial contamination, including thermotolerant coliform and E. coli levels that are higher than acceptable limits. Sitio Nangka also approached the upper limit for total dissolved solids (TDS). Sitio Nangka also got close to the total dissolved solids (TDS) upper limit. The results highlight the need for water treatment or other sources in impacted areas to guarantee that locals have access to clean drinking water.