Bacteriological Analysis of Iyiukwu Stream Water in Uhuagu Awgu L.G.A Enugu State, Nigeria

The majority of the population Iyiukwu community in Awgu Municipal Area ​​Enugu State Nigeria depends on stream for its water supply. Due to recent dcrease cases waterborne diseases, a study was conducted examine bacteriological characteristics order protect public health from diseases. Five this samples taken both longitudinal profile and bottom level creek were tested properties using standard methods. Total bacterial counts determined cast plate technique total counts. From three genera bacteria genus Klebsiella Alcaligenes Salmonella isolated. ranged 0 32 ×102 CFU/ml. analyzed MPN index 39 coliforms per 50 ml. It concluded that not all is suitable consumption appropriate measures should be clean treat regular basis before drinking.