African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of chemical and bacteriological quality of pipe-borne water from various locations in Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

Okoko, F. J.
  • Okoko, F. J.
  • Department of Microbiology, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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Idise, O. E.*
  • Idise, O. E.*
  • Department of Microbiology, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 21 March 2012
  •  Accepted: 28 April 2014
  •  Published: 21 May 2014

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