Author(s): I. Hamad | F. Al-Enazi | B. Al-Sharari
Journal: Bioscience Research
ISSN 1811-9506
Volume: 8;
Issue: 1;
Start page: 38;
Date: 2011;
Original page
Keywords: Components | water quality | Saudi Arabia.
ABSTRACT
In this work, six water samples collected from various schools and six bottled water brands collected from local supermarkets and food stores in North Central of Sakaka city, Saudi Arabia were analyzed in respect to chlorine, manganese, nitrate, chromium, sulfate, iron & copper concentrations to ascertain their suitability for human consumption. The results obtained were compared with tap water, the respected label and the guidelines of drinking water recommended by the Saudi Arabia Standards Organization (SASO) & the World health organization (WHO). With respect to manganese concentration, two of the analyzed bottled water samples failed to meet drinking water guidelines of SASO, but were below the limit set by WHO. All tested school's water samples failed to meet drinking water guidelines of SASO, but were below the limit set by WHO. All other tested inorganic components were found below the limits set by local and international standards and guidelines. Comparison of the study results with the reported label values indicated good agreement with most components but considerable variation for Manganese in the B2 brand. Low sulfate variations were found in all brands. Continuous assessment of public water quality on routine basis is imperative to reduce the contamination of water and eliminate health problems.
Journal: Bioscience Research
ISSN 1811-9506
Volume: 8;
Issue: 1;
Start page: 38;
Date: 2011;
Original page
Keywords: Components | water quality | Saudi Arabia.
ABSTRACT
In this work, six water samples collected from various schools and six bottled water brands collected from local supermarkets and food stores in North Central of Sakaka city, Saudi Arabia were analyzed in respect to chlorine, manganese, nitrate, chromium, sulfate, iron & copper concentrations to ascertain their suitability for human consumption. The results obtained were compared with tap water, the respected label and the guidelines of drinking water recommended by the Saudi Arabia Standards Organization (SASO) & the World health organization (WHO). With respect to manganese concentration, two of the analyzed bottled water samples failed to meet drinking water guidelines of SASO, but were below the limit set by WHO. All tested school's water samples failed to meet drinking water guidelines of SASO, but were below the limit set by WHO. All other tested inorganic components were found below the limits set by local and international standards and guidelines. Comparison of the study results with the reported label values indicated good agreement with most components but considerable variation for Manganese in the B2 brand. Low sulfate variations were found in all brands. Continuous assessment of public water quality on routine basis is imperative to reduce the contamination of water and eliminate health problems.
