CREENING OF MULTI-DRUG-RESISTANT BACTERIA ASSOCIATED WITH TAP WATER SUPPLY WITHIN GOMBE METROPOLIS.
Abstract
This research investigates the quality of tap water in Gombe Metropolis, highlighting significant
public health concerns due to contamination with multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDRB). The study
aimed to determine the occurrence and prevalence of MDRB by collecting water samples from ten
strategic locations and analyzing them using membrane filtration, selective culture media, and
biochemical tests, followed by antibiotic susceptibility testing via the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion
method. Results revealed coliform counts far exceeding WHO standards and the isolation of key
pathogens, including Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., and Salmonella spp., with notable
multidrug resistance observed, particularly in Klebsiella spp. These findings indicate that the tap
water poses a severe risk for waterborne diseases and treatment complications, underscoring the
urgent need for upgraded water treatment processes, regular monitoring, and public health
interventions. Consequently, it is recommended that infrastructure be enhanced and stringent
water quality controls be implemented alongside public
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