Situation Quality of Drinking Water in Primary Schools, Chonburi Province
Keywords:
Drinking water, Primary-schools, Chonburi provinceAbstract
The objective of this survey study was to investigate the quality of drinking water from filtration systems of primary schools under Primary Educational Service Area, Chonburi province. Using Multi-stage Sampling covers an area of 10 districts of Chonburi Province. Samples collected of 33 schools. Descriptive statistics used to analyze the data. The data collected during November 2017 - February 2018. The findings revealed that the drinking water failed to meet the following set standards in 25 schools, or 75.8 %. Found with coliform bacteria to 48.5%, pH for 45.5%, fluoride for 6.1%; nitrate for 3%, lead for 3% and iron for 3%. The faucets of drinking water dispensers presented coliform bacteria 12.1%. The areas vulnerable to alarming hygiene and sanitary conditions of water filters and water distributing points included the saturated place, water dispensers with damaged faucets and shared drinking utensils, accounting for 42.4%, 30.3% and 30.3%, respectively. The factors contributing to contaminated drinking water may be due to lack of maintenance of water filtration systems. It is essential for the schools to assign an official responsible for washing, regular change of filters. In addition, some regulations such as maintenance recording should be placed and water samples should undergo analysis regularly.
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