Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS)
Volume-5 | Issue-03 | 162-171
Original Research Article
Access to safe Drinking Water and Sanitary Risks in the Town of Bangangté (West Region of Cameroon)
Nya Esther Laurentine, Mougoué Benoît
Published : March 27, 2020
Abstract
Due to the inadequate extension of drinking water distribution network, the population of Bangangte town just like other towns of Cameroon, get water from wells, springs and rivers whose quality is questionable. The consumption of this water, infected by micro-organisms, predisposes the population to water borne diseases. Added to the problem of quantity, is that of quality. This study wants to establish a correlation between the difficulties of access to drinking water and the frequency of water borne diseases in Bangangte town. The methodology used is highly based on households' survey, which permitted the researcher to make a difference between the problem raised and the types of water borne diseases encountered. These inquiries were completed by the collection of clinical data, physico-chemical and bacteriological analyzes of six water samples. The outcome was that, elements of the physical and human milieu are incriminated. As such, only the adoption of methods of water treatment at home is the appropriate solution.