1 Department of Geochemistry, Goma Volcano Observatory, Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
2 Département of Seismology, Goma Volcano Observatory, Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 27(03), 714–723
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.27.3.3052
Received on 17 July 2025; revised on 09 September 2025; accepted on 11 September 2025
The aim of this research is to assess the quality of rainwater stored in cisterns in Nyiragongo territory in order to prevent pathologies among the population. The various household surveys were complemented by an analysis campaign. Twenty-five (25) cisterns were targeted, making it possible to assess the bacteriological and physico-chemical quality of the water stored for actual use. Household surveys revealed a lack of hygiene around the cisterns. Of the twenty-five water samples analyzed, only two were free of any contamination.
The conclusion is that the consumption of rainwater exposes the population of Nyiragongo territory to water-borne diseases such as gastro-enteritis and many other pathologies. However, given the difficulties these inhabitants face in accessing sources of drinking water, and thanks to the non-turbid state of this water, it can be consumed after prior treatment with chlorine and/or zonation.
Cistern (Tank); Physico-Chemical; Bacteriology; Health Risk; Nyiragongo
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Kasigwa Nyakambali Samuel, Maska Manzekele Solange, Byumanine Kabunga Emmanuel and Bizimungu Kagabo Laurent. Physico-chemical analysis of rainwater stored in cisterns for consumption in the Nyiragongo territory (RD CONGO). World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 27(03), 714–723. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.27.3.3052.
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