Assessment of the Microbiological Quality of Drinking Water from Some Wells and Boreholes in the City of Abeche (Chad)

The inadequacy of drinking water distribution by the Chadian Water Com- pany (STE) has led to the proliferation of private wells and boreholes in the city of Abéché. This study aims to evaluate the microbiological quality of the drinking water from these wells and boreholes in the city. Methodology: To carry out this study, a randomized selection of forty-five (45) water points, including nine (9) wells and thirty-six (36) boreholes, was identified, and sam- ples were collected. These samples...