Occurrence of protozoans in groundwater sources in Santa Ignacia, Tarlac,Philippines

Groundwater is generally an important water source in rural areas. The municipality of Santa Ignacia, Tarlac is highly dependent on groundwater as its major source of water for drinking, domestic, and irrigation purposes. Infections caused by protozoans were reported in 21 barangays of the municipal...

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Main Authors: Inson, Jessamine Gail M., Flores, Mary Jane C.
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spelling oai:animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph:faculty_research-116702024-01-15T07:22:22Z Occurrence of protozoans in groundwater sources in Santa Ignacia, Tarlac,Philippines Inson, Jessamine Gail M. Flores, Mary Jane C. Groundwater is generally an important water source in rural areas. The municipality of Santa Ignacia, Tarlac is highly dependent on groundwater as its major source of water for drinking, domestic, and irrigation purposes. Infections caused by protozoans were reported in 21 barangays of the municipality. Thus, the present study explored the presence of protozoans in groundwater as a probable source of infection. A total of 274 groundwater samples used for drinking and/or bathing was collected from 21 sampling sites in the study area from January to March 2019. Samples were analyzed for the presence of protozoans through modified calcium carbonate flocculation method followed by staining procedures: Lugol's iodine and cold-acid fast, prior to microscopy. Microscopic examination revealed the absence of protozoans in all groundwater samples; however, the presence of plant debris was found among water samples. In general, the absence of protozoans in the examined groundwater samples does not certainly imply that they do not exist in groundwater sources in the study area. It is recommended to conduct a similar study during the wet season and to use a more sensitive method for detection of protozoans in groundwater sources. The development of low cost-efficient technology for monitoring protozoans in water sources will be helpful. The community should be informed of the risks posed by consuming untreated groundwater. The construction of sturdy and versatile water infrastructures will ensure safe water source. The extensive groundwater reservoir in the Philippines can be conserved and protected through the creation, development, and execution of sustainable programs. 2019-09-12T07:00:00Z text https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/11433 Faculty Research Work Animo Repository Groundwater—Pollution—Philippines—Tarlac (Province) Groundwater—Quality—Philippines—Tarlac (Province) Protozoa Biology Microbiology
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Philippines
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topic Groundwater—Pollution—Philippines—Tarlac (Province)
Groundwater—Quality—Philippines—Tarlac (Province)
Protozoa
Biology
Microbiology
spellingShingle Groundwater—Pollution—Philippines—Tarlac (Province)
Groundwater—Quality—Philippines—Tarlac (Province)
Protozoa
Biology
Microbiology
Inson, Jessamine Gail M.
Flores, Mary Jane C.
Occurrence of protozoans in groundwater sources in Santa Ignacia, Tarlac,Philippines
description Groundwater is generally an important water source in rural areas. The municipality of Santa Ignacia, Tarlac is highly dependent on groundwater as its major source of water for drinking, domestic, and irrigation purposes. Infections caused by protozoans were reported in 21 barangays of the municipality. Thus, the present study explored the presence of protozoans in groundwater as a probable source of infection. A total of 274 groundwater samples used for drinking and/or bathing was collected from 21 sampling sites in the study area from January to March 2019. Samples were analyzed for the presence of protozoans through modified calcium carbonate flocculation method followed by staining procedures: Lugol's iodine and cold-acid fast, prior to microscopy. Microscopic examination revealed the absence of protozoans in all groundwater samples; however, the presence of plant debris was found among water samples. In general, the absence of protozoans in the examined groundwater samples does not certainly imply that they do not exist in groundwater sources in the study area. It is recommended to conduct a similar study during the wet season and to use a more sensitive method for detection of protozoans in groundwater sources. The development of low cost-efficient technology for monitoring protozoans in water sources will be helpful. The community should be informed of the risks posed by consuming untreated groundwater. The construction of sturdy and versatile water infrastructures will ensure safe water source. The extensive groundwater reservoir in the Philippines can be conserved and protected through the creation, development, and execution of sustainable programs.
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author Inson, Jessamine Gail M.
Flores, Mary Jane C.
author_facet Inson, Jessamine Gail M.
Flores, Mary Jane C.
author_sort Inson, Jessamine Gail M.
title Occurrence of protozoans in groundwater sources in Santa Ignacia, Tarlac,Philippines
title_short Occurrence of protozoans in groundwater sources in Santa Ignacia, Tarlac,Philippines
title_full Occurrence of protozoans in groundwater sources in Santa Ignacia, Tarlac,Philippines
title_fullStr Occurrence of protozoans in groundwater sources in Santa Ignacia, Tarlac,Philippines
title_full_unstemmed Occurrence of protozoans in groundwater sources in Santa Ignacia, Tarlac,Philippines
title_sort occurrence of protozoans in groundwater sources in santa ignacia, tarlac,philippines
publisher Animo Repository
publishDate 2019
url https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/11433
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