Evaluation of Drinking Water Quality in Rural Area of Amhara Region, Ethiopia: The Case of Mecha District

This study was conducted to assess the drinking water quality of north Mecha district, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. 26 samples were collected from points dweller community in dry seasons 2020 and subjected analysis physicochemical parameters, bacteriological level trace metals. The parameters metals carried out following standard procedures laboratory, qualities measured using membrane filtration method. F?, NO3?, SO42?, Cu levels within permissible limits WHO compulsory Ethiopian (CES). Depending on turbidity, 61.54% tested crossed limit quality, 100% surpassed EPA. Based iron ammonia levels, 38.46%, studied violated environmental protection agency (EPA) guidelines; 23.07%, 3.84%, CES standards. In view pH, 23.07% not safe CES. 92.31% potable as coliform bacterium (thermo tolerant indicator bacterium) growth detected. revealed that sources area are for unless appropriate treatment measurements taken. Higher values Koga irrigation site than sites found indicated pollution load area.