Đánh giá chất lượng nước và các yếu tố nguy cơ đối với nước sinh hoạt nông thôn tại huyện Chợ Mới, tỉnh An Giang

Abstract

This study was conducted to assess the current state of water use, water quality and risks of unsafe water supply in the study area. The study was conducted in 3 communes: Nhon My, My Hoi Dong and Long Giang of Cho Moi district, An Giang province from January 2017 to June 2018. Primary data was collected by household interview method and field water sampling, followed by assessing water quality in reference to QCVN 02:2009/BYT. Research results show that households mainly used tap water for drinking, cooking and other routine activities. They were well aware of clean water, got drinking water containers with lids, and used heat disinfection methods prior to eating and drinking. Water samples collected at the field met QCVN 02:2009/BYT on water supply standards. Further research is supposed to assess the effect of quality of water supply sources and risk factors on the local people's health in these three communes.