Water is the most essential and vital component of our life through its basic role in the majority of biological functions in the Earth’s ecosystems. Ominously, it is not available to obtain a safe drinking water in many parts across the world because of their con- tamination from various sources. Today, water pollution is actually a serious matter that affects our lives [1–3].
More than 700 agent/compounds have been reported as water pollutants alongside with the waterborne microbial pathogens. Many pollutants, from organic and inorganic sources, were reported as risk factors for human because of their high toxicity and carcinogenicity nature [4]. Furthermore, most metal ions and inorganic compounds are not biotransformable or biodegradable and they will persist and accumulate in the environment or in the body.
The assessment and ensuring microbial water quality and control of pathogenic microorganisms continue to be serious