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March 13, 2026Open Access

Impact of Water Filtration Technologies on Drinking Water Quality Among Urban Poor in Accra, Ghana: A Year-long Study

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The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of water filtration technologies on drinking water quality in urban poor areas of Accra, Ghana.
Conducted surveys and focus groups with residents.
Performed microbiological analysis of water samples from 200 households.
Compared E. coli levels in filtered and unfiltered water.
Ceramic water filters reduced E. coli levels by an average of 95%.
Improved drinking water quality aligns with public health goals for urban poor communities.
Highlighted the need for further research on long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness.

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Mixed-methods study assesses water filtration effectiveness in improving drinking water quality among urban poor, indicating significant health benefits.

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Owusu et al. (2012) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3acc502a1e69014ccebcb https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18957303

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Mixed-methods study assesses water filtration effectiveness in improving drinking water quality among urban poor, indicating significant health benefits.

Impact of Water Filtration Technologies on Drinking Water Quality Among Urban Poor in Accra, Ghana: A Year-long Study

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Impact of Water Filtration Technologies on Drinking Water Quality Among Urban Poor in Accra, Ghana: A Year-long Study

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