Inventory of Total and Fecal Coliform Bacteria in Ground Water in and around Ariyalur district Tamilnadu, India

Abstract

Total coliform (TC) and fecal coliform (FC) bacteria were analyzed in ground water in and aroundAriyalur district, Tamilnadu, India.The analysis included a total coliform count by MPN method, was used for total coliform (TC) as well as fecal (FC) coliform bacteria. All samples were found contaminated with total coliform (TC) and fecal coliform (FC) and the counts were higher than the maximum microbial contaminant level by World Health Organization (WHO). Bacteriologically the water quality of the drinking water is unsatisfactory. The results of this studyshow the higher level of bacteriological synthesis insampling period.  Industrial leads to the pollution of water resources and may place aquatic organisms and human health at risk.