PARASITIC CONTAMINATION OF SOME DOMESTIC WATER SOURCES IN ABA NORTH, ABIA STATE
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Access to clean and safe water remains a critical public health challenge in many developing regions, including Aba North Local Government Area of Abia State. This study investigates the presence and distribution of parasitic contaminants in selected domestic water sources within the area. Water samples were collected from boreholes, wells, streams, and stored household water across different locations.
Standard parasitological techniques, including sedimentation and microscopic examination, were employed to identify protozoan cysts and helminth eggs. The results revealed varying levels of contamination, with surface water sources showing the highest prevalence of parasites such as Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and Ascaris lumbricoides.
The findings highlight significant health risks associated with untreated water consumption and poor sanitation practices. This study emphasizes the urgent need for improved water treatment, environmental hygiene, and public health education to reduce the burden of waterborne parasitic infections in Aba North.
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