Antibacterial Activity of Chitosan on Faecal Indicator Bacteria Isolated from Sewage Outfall Nearby Kanyakumari Coast
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Untreated wastewater discharges into nearby water bodies can pose a significant health risk as it serves as a reservoir for pathogens. Therefore, treating wastewater is necessary to reduce the risk of transmitted diseases and environmental pollution. This study used chitosan to eliminate the faecal indicator and pathogenic bacteria isolated from the sewage outfall of Kanyakumari Coast, where untreated wastewater is dumped directly onto the coast. The control sample had a bacterial count of 6.42x108CFU/100ml, but the sample treated with chitosan did not have any bacterial growth recorded. The antibacterial effect of chitosan was reported in this study by inhibiting the growth of faecal indicator and pathogenic bacteria.
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