Implications of the sanitary condition of the food units on the water quality.

Sanitation is the hygienic means of promoting health through prevention of human contact with the hazards of wastes as well as the treatment and proper disposal of sewage wastewater. Most pathogens that can contaminate water supplies come from the feces of humans or animals. The public health importance of using potable water in food industry and the implications of the sanitary condition of the food units on the water quality are the major issues. Testing drinking water for all possible pathogens is necessary. The results of microbiological analysis presented in this paper suggest a coliform contamination of drinking water derived from the tap water coming into the milk and meat processing plants.