ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF AIRBORNE BACTERIA FROM HALL 2 TOILETS, UNIVERSITY OF BENIN

Public toilets are dynamic environments affected by both microbial load and indoor air quality from the occupants’ activities. Management at University of Benin faces a challenge when it comes to maintaining satisfactory air quality in the hostel toilets. Regular monitoring is therefore, necessary to evaluate air control effectiveness and to detect the irregular introduction of airborne microorganisms via occupants. The principal aim of this study is to assess the microbial quality of the air in some selected toilets at hall two female hostel, University of Benin by measuring indoor bacterial loads. Samples were collected from Female Student Toilets in Hall 2 Hostel, University of Benin by setting exposed plates for 15minutes. Bacteria were incubated at 37°C for
24hrs. The identified bacterial isolates were Escherichi contamination in the toilet. These findings underscore the importance of thorough cleaning and disinfection protocols in public toilets to minimize the risk of bacterial contamination and
subsequent infections.