Abstract:
Objective To compare the enzyme substrate membrane filter method with traditional membrane filter method for coliforms determination in water sample.
Methods Coliforms in standard water samples prepared in laboratory and surface water samples were determined by using these two methods and the results were compared statistically.
Results No significant difference was observed between these two methods for standard water samples prepared in laboratory (P=0.885>0.05) and surface water samples (P=0.510>0.05).
Conclusion The enzyme substrate membrane filter method was simple and practical to use, and was suitable for rapid determination of coliforms in water sample.