Bacteriological and Chemical Characterization of Groundwater Samples in Homs Governorate

Abstract

Twenty-eight groundwater samples were collected from basins of various areas in Homs Governorate, which were harvested in sterile containers until they were transferred for analysis. They were germically analyzed by planting on the tregitol 7 agar plant. 35% of the samples showed positive bacterial contamination while 65% The concentration of sulphate, nitrate and nitrite in the samples was all within the limits allowed by the World Health Organization.