INTRODUCTION
Fresh water is a source of transmission of
pathogens like viruses, bacteria and protozoa. The
assessment of drinking water for fecal
contaminants is important information for health
authorities. The degree of fecal contamination in
rivers, lakes, reservoirs and groundwater aquifers
1,2
is variable . Instead of global efforts and latest
techniques water born diseases are still a
3
challenge . Many studies have been conducted for
the assessment of contamination of drinking water
and prevention of the water borne diseases world