Archives of Epidemiology & Public Health Research(AEPHR)

Health Quality Improvement Manager, Doctors without Borders/ West Africa and Central Africa, Abidjan, Uganda

Publications

• Research Article   
  Microbiological and Physico-Chemical Effectiveness of PUR Water Purifier on Different Water Sources
  Author(s): Nizeyimana Fidele, Orach-Meza Faustino, Musoke Miph, Nkurikiyintwali Jean Marie Vianney, Mutabazi Placide, Niyitegeka Jean Pierre, Mukeshimana Jeanne d'Arc, Niyonkuru Felix, Butoya Pasteur, Gatsinzi Mupenzi Jackline, Uwihoreye Potien, Ndayisaba Cleophas, Ngulube Dumisani James, Nyangezi Peter Mooni, Girizina Divine, Niyonsenga Theogene, Iradukunda Jean Marie Vianney and Igirukwayo Ildephonse
  
  The study determined the correct amounts of PUR to use for different water sources in Bugesera district using a randomized control trial experiment. It was conducted on 21 water sources selected purposively from Akagera river marshy in Juru sector. A total of 126 samples were collected of which 21 samples were used to treat water with one sachet (4-grams), 21 used to treat water using two sachets (8-grams), 42 used to determine physico-chemical contents of water and 42 samples used as controls. Samples were tested for physico-chemical and bacteriological parameter. To determine the correct dose of PUR to be used, the study tested the effectiveness using the dose recommended by the manufacturer and secondly, the dose of 2 sachets per 15 liters of raw water. The study found a significant reduction of residual chlorine and a significant reduction of E. coli .. Read More»
  

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