Water Management Educational Opportunities
Year: 2024
The Environmental Science Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University, has carried out a Tap Water Quality Analysis Project under the Strategic Project for Local Development.
In this activity, the project team collaborated with the water supply division of Phrom Lok Subdistrict Municipality to identify and address potential contamination issues in the tap water production process. The main goal was to ensure that the tap water meets community quality standards and that local residents have access to clean, safe, and hygienic water.
The analysis results showed that the physical and chemical qualities of tap water produced by Phrom Lok Subdistrict Municipality met the quality standards set by the Provincial Waterworks Authority. However, biological testing revealed the presence of E. coli bacteria in upstream and raw water collection points before chlorination. After the chlorination process, E. coli was no longer detected, but coliform bacteria remained in all sampling points, exceeding standard limits.
The research team provided the analysis report and recommendations for quality improvement to Phrom Lok Subdistrict Municipality and shared the findings with local homestay enterprise groups to promote community participation in water quality monitoring and sustainable water management.
