Journal ID : AMA-16-05-2024-13047
[This article belongs to Volume - 55, Issue - 05]
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Title : Analysis of Bacterial Contamination in Goat Leather Containers for Water Storage

Abstract :

The objective of this study is to assess goat leather containers by identifying the microorganisms they harbor and their impact on the microbiological quality of stored water, as well as to determine the maximum safe storage duration. Bacteriological analyses began with the collection of samples from the internal epithelium of two types of containers: recent (new) and old (used), both before and after filling with treated tap water. We searched for total coliforms, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, enterococci, and sulphite-reducing Clostridia at intervals of 1 hour, 2 hours, 1 day, 2 days, and up to 7 days. The analyses showed a total absence of microorganisms in the recent container, while enterococci and Pseudomonas were detected in the old container. The main results reveal the total absence of germs in the water from the control container, whereas the water from the old container showed the presence of germs from the first hours. In contrast, in the recent container, the appearance of germs was noted only after 24 hours. These results suggest that water conservation in a recent container is generally more satisfactory than in an old container, due to less external contamination. Therefore, it is recommended to regularly renew stored water, maintain optimal storage conditions, and ensure rigorous hygiene of the container.

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