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Hi, Rashid.

Here is an answer from:

Vincent Casey Senior WASH Manager Water WaterAid

More information about the nature of the contamination would help to make a diagnosis and identify follow up steps.

A water quality test looking at measurement of: Conductivity Turbidity pH Iron Manganese Sulphate Nitrate TTC (thermo tolerant coliforms)

In the river, the well and at the tap where water is drawn will help to identify the possible cause and remedial actions.

All surface sources including rivers are highly contaminated with pathogens so it is not generally advisable to consume water directly from rivers without some form of treatment.

The issue could be related to pipes and corrosion, infiltration of contaminants into the well or a failure of the well to reduce turbidity of the river water. The tests will help to shed some light on next steps.