Comparative analysis of the microbiological quality of the water and general perception of communities that use non-PRASA systems in the east of Puerto Rico
by Juarbe de Jesus, Carmen M., M.S., UNIVERSIDAD DEL TURABO (PUERTO RICO), 2007, 127 pages; 1451041

Abstract:

This study is about the systems that are used in Puerto Rico for supplying water to the population. The main one of these systems is the Puerto Rico Aqueducts and Seward Authority (PRASA) that supplies ninety eight percent (98%) of the people in the island. The remaining two per cent (2%) use independent or community water systems known as Non-PRASA systems.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and de Puerto Rico Department of Health, there are around 247 registered community water systems (Non-PRASA). Some 150,000 persons or around 2% of the population uses these systems. The Puerto Rico Health Department states that the majority of these community aqueducts (Non-PRASA) do not comply with the bacteriological parameters. This study was based on bacteriological results and on a survey. The results and the conclusions of this study confirm that these systems represent a health risk even though people are satisfied with them.

 
AdvisersPedro Modesto; Angel Rivera@Collazo
SchoolUNIVERSIDAD DEL TURABO (PUERTO RICO)
SourceMAI/ 46-04, p. , Jun 2008
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsEnvironmental science
Publication Number1451041
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