African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5238

Full Length Research Paper

Bacteriological quality of drinking water obtained from main sources, reservoirs and consumers’ tap in Arba Minch town, Southern Ethiopia

Gemechu Ameya
  • Gemechu Ameya
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
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Olifan Zewdie
  • Olifan Zewdie
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia.
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Abdulhakim Mussema
  • Abdulhakim Mussema
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Wochamo University, Hossana, Ethiopia.
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Adugna Amante
  • Adugna Amante
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Ambo Hospital, Ambo, Ethiopia.
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Birhanie Asmera
  • Birhanie Asmera
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Public Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 17 April 2018
  •  Accepted: 05 June 2018
  •  Published: 28 June 2018

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