Detection of Escherichia coli and Total Coliform in Refill Drinking Water at Jepara Regency

Introduction: Water are important for human life. The Minister of Health the Republic Indonesia stipulates Number 492 2010 about drinking water quality requirements to ensure safe consumption. One free from Escherichia coli or total Coliform. When these bacteria found in water, it can cause diarrhea. In Province Central Java, diarrhea is biggest death children under five. Therefore, one locations Java was chosen, namely Jepara Regency, more precisely, District. Methods: This study used descriptive with a cross-sectional design. Data collection using sampling technique and obtained 28 samples. Then examination carried out at Regional Laboratory Regency filter membrane method Chromocult Coliform Agar Plate. Results: From samples, 11 samples (39.3%) were contaminated by 8 (72.72%) coli. Conclusion: Following up finding study, hoped that further researchers will carry researches on hygiene sanitation depot, so contaminations refill known.