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May 24, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Assessment of water quality and microbial contamination in institutional water resources: a necessity to understand health risks

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RKRekha KumariUniversity of DelhiCGChirashree GhoshUniversity of DelhiRKRitesh KumarUniversity of Delhi

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Overview

Randomized trial assesses water quality and health risks in higher education institutions, suggesting improved monitoring is essential.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate water quality and microbial contamination in higher education institutions to understand health risks.
  • Sampling for physicochemical and microbial analyses in three higher education institutions.
  • Conducted online surveys to assess occupants' perceptions of water quality.
  • Used PCA and canonical correspondence analysis to evaluate data relationships.
  • pH, EC, and TDS decreased during the wet season; DO increased from 0.67 to 4.83 ppm, indicating better aeration.
  • Metagenomics revealed 29 bacterial phyla; pathogen mapping identified bacteria like Vibrio and Pseudomonas linked to diseases.
  • Occupants reported a need for better drinking water management in higher education institutions.

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Kumari et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a12955d48a0ea1665671829https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-53672-4
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