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Background: Access to safe drinking water is a critical global concern. In Benin City, Nigeria, the quality of drinking water has been a recurring issue due to pollution and inadequate treatment facilities. This study investigates the water purity situation in Benin City and explores potential solutions. Objective: To investigate the quality of drinking water and water purification methods
employed. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving assessment of water purification, quality and treatment services of 125 participants from five local government area. A semi- structured questionnaire sequel to obtaining ethical approval and patient’s consent was employed to collect qualitative data from 125 participants in order to gather information on current water treatment practices and community perceptions. Results: From the study, seventy-seven participants 61.6% (n=77) did not use water treatment method at home and out of the 38.4% that treated their water, 58.9% used boiling as a method of water treatment. Surveys revealed that participants (84%, n=105) were convinced that their water should be free off any form of contamination, but a low adoption of water treatment methods at home among residents. Conclusion: The quality of drinking water among majority of individuals is below standard and the practice of water purification is poor. Addressing these issues is essential for safeguarding public health and enhancing the overall quality of life in the city.
employed. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving assessment of water purification, quality and treatment services of 125 participants from five local government area. A semi- structured questionnaire sequel to obtaining ethical approval and patient’s consent was employed to collect qualitative data from 125 participants in order to gather information on current water treatment practices and community perceptions. Results: From the study, seventy-seven participants 61.6% (n=77) did not use water treatment method at home and out of the 38.4% that treated their water, 58.9% used boiling as a method of water treatment. Surveys revealed that participants (84%, n=105) were convinced that their water should be free off any form of contamination, but a low adoption of water treatment methods at home among residents. Conclusion: The quality of drinking water among majority of individuals is below standard and the practice of water purification is poor. Addressing these issues is essential for safeguarding public health and enhancing the overall quality of life in the city.
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