Microbial Water Quality Examination By H2S Strip in Mysore City and Training Women for Decrease of Water Pollution

Water samples were collected from eight different areas in Mysore city for the examination of microbial quality of drinking water by the H₂S strip test. It indicated that the percentage of water pollution rose in the selected areas in 2008, in addition the percentage of Cauvery water pollution, which is a major source of drinking water, increased in 2008. All the water samples, which were collected from storage sources of water in selected areas, were found to be polluted. As women have a vital role to play in the collection of water, women's practices and their behaviour is important for storing water and the steps taken to treat potable water. Another useful purpose for measuring the microbial quality of water is educational. Teaching people about the microbial quality of water and the fundamentals of the germ theory within the context of education and outreach programs for water, sanitation and hygiene at the individual, household, community and regional levels is a continuing and long-term goal in the global health initiative. In delivering these educational messages the H₂S-producing bacterial test is very suitable, as it is easier to use and is cheaper than the conventional procedures.