Assessment of well water quality in rural area in Melor, Kelantan

Well water quality is important as many populations such as Kelantan residents still depend on water from the well in carrying out their daily activities. Hence, the objective of this study is to assess the well water quality from some water quality parameters reading and association between some parameters in Kampung Jambu Merah, Melor, Kelantan. Water samples were taken from 20 wells in the village to observe some physical, chemical and biological parameters level. The water sampling was carried out using a multiparameter instrument, a turbidimeter instrument and Colilert Test Kit. The majority of the water quality parameters that were taken its readings violated the Malaysia drinking water quality standard including the presence of total coliform and E. coli. Three wells have undergone chlorination treatment to observe the effectiveness of chlorine in killing total coliform and E. coli. One of the three wells showed relatively positive results in determining chlorine effectiveness. This study showed that the quality on some physical, chemical and biological parameters of well water in this village is low. Therefore, well water should undergo water treatment such as filtration, water softeners, distillation and disinfection for the safety of its users.