Investigating the Effectiveness & Performance of Biosand filter for Community

Abstract

Water Is Essential To Sustain Life, And When Supplied As Drinking Water To Consumers, A Satisfactory Quality Must Be Maintained So That, Provision Of Water, Sanitation And Good Hygiene Services Are Vital For The Protection And Development Of Human Resources. Though BSF Is Much Better Than Surface Water In Terms Of Biological Quality, Lack Of Source Protection And Inefficient Treatment, Waste Management And Sewerage System Problem, Poorly Designed pit Latrines And Poor Hygienic Practice At The Households Affect The Quality Of The Water. Therefore, Assessment Of Bio-Sand Filter (BSF) And Microbiological Quality Of Drinking Water From Sources To House Hold In Selected Communities Of Rural Areas.