Physio-chemical And Micro Bacterial Assessment Of Bottled Water Samples Sold In Bauchi Metropolis

ABSTRACT             The advent of sachet and bottled water has increasingly filled the gap in household water security. This research work was carried out to assess the quality of bottled and sachet water sold in Bauchi metropolis. Thirty (30) water brands consisting of twenty (20) sachet water brands and ten (10) bottled water brands were assessed for their physical, chemical and microbiological parameters using standard analytical procedures. Physical examination was carried out to ascertain whether the water brands met the required standards set by World Health Organization (WHO) and Stand…