Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.51558/2232-7568.2025.18.1-2.3
Risk assessment of drinking water consumption from public fountains from the aspect of physicochemical and microbiological analysis
Selma Azabagić
orcid.org/0000-0002-7096-8477
; Institute of Public Health of Tuzla Canton,
Husejin Keran
; Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla
Melisa Ahmetović
orcid.org/0000-0002-4557-736X
; Facolty of Technology, University of Tuzla, Tuzla, Urfeta Vejzagića 8
*
Amra Odobašić
; Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla
Indira Šestan
; Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla
Asmira Čanić
; Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
The paper deals with the assessment of risks related to drinking water quality, the analysis of physicochemical and microbiological parameters that are key to assessing human safety and health. Through a detailed analysis of these parameters, the paper investigates whether the appropriate physicochemical and microbiological parameters are within the framework defined by the regulation, and whether they may pose a threat to human health.
Physicochemical parameters include aspects such as pH values, electrical conductivity, oxidizability, concentrations of various chemical compounds (such as nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, chlorides, heavy metals, etc.) and represent the degree of pollution by chemicals that may pose a threat to human health, while microbiological parameters relate to the presence of pathogenic bacteria, viruses and parasites that can cause various diseases in humans.
The paper uses data from laboratory analyses of water samples monitored at 32 locations in the Tuzla Canton during two seasons. Through this assessment, the paper highlights the importance of regular monitoring of drinking water quality, as well as the implementation of adequate measures to prevent potential health hazards for users.
Keywords
public water fountains; physical-chemical analysis; microbiological analysis;
Hrčak ID:
345304
URI
Publication date:
11.3.2026.
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