Archives of Epidemiology & Public Health Research(AEPHR)
ISSN: 2833-4353 | DOI: 10.33140/AEPHR
Impact Factor: 1.98
Uwihoreye Potien
University of Rwanda, Regional Center of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering and E-Health, Uganda
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Research Article
Disinfectant By-Product Formation Upon Water Treatment Using PUR
Author(s): Nizeyimana Fidele, Iradukunda Jean Marie Vianney, Niyonsenga Theogene, Girizina Divine, Nyangezi Peter Mooni, Ngulube Dumisani James, Ndayisaba Cleophas, Uwihoreye Potien, Gatsinzi Mupenzi Jackline, Butoya Pasteur, Niyonkuru Felix, Mukeshimana Jeanne d'Arc, Niyitegeka Jean Pierre, Mutabazi Placide, Nkurikiyintwali Jean Marie Vianney, Musoke Miph, Orach-Meza Faustino and Igirukwayo Ildephonse
The study determined the possibility of Disinfectant By-Products (DBP) formation when water sources of Akagera river marshy are treated using PUR. A randomized control trial design was adopted where a total of 84 water samples were collected from 21 water sources selected purposively from Akagera river marshy in Juru sector. These were randomized into 42 controls and 42 for intervention with analytical treatment. Samples were tested for turbidity and ammonia. To determine the correct dose of PUR to be used, the effectiveness was tested using the dose recommended by the manufacturer and secondly, the dose of 2 sachets per 15 liters of raw water. The results showed a statistically significant reduction of turbidity in treated water (p<0.02) for both dose 1 sachet and dose 2 sachets. No significant reduction of ammonia was observed (p<0.15 for the dose of 1 sach.. Read More»