Microbial Contamination of Water Bodies: Isolation and Biochemical Identification of Salmonella and Vibrio spp. From Kamori river Bhiwandi
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Water-borne pathogens such as Salmonella, Vibrio cholerae, and Vibrio parahaemolyticus pose significant public health risks. Contamination of water bodies due to industrial, agricultural, and domestic waste, along with improper disposal practices, facilitates the introduction of these harmful bacteria. This study aimed to isolate, identify, and characterize these pathogens from a single river water source, the Kamori River in Bhiwandi. Water samples were collected from the Kamori River and analyzed using culture techniques, selective media, and biochemical assays for preliminary identification. Salmonella, Vibrio cholerae, and Vibrio parahaemolyticus were successfully isolated and confirmed through biochemical assays, highlighting the potential health hazards associated with microbial contamination in river water.
Authors: Patil, Sapna, Khan, Rutba, Siddiqui, Tanzeem, Tajane, Archana, Nachan, Tanzeel, Cheripelli, Samiksha, Ansari, Arshiya, Gavhane, Poonam, Ansari, Anaam, Patil, Manusheree
Language: English
Subfield: Water Science and Technology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930706769
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