Assessment of potable water quality control checks in the Gambia

Abstract

This study looked at potable water quality control checks, specifically with regards to locally produced bottled water in The Gambia.  Questionnaires were distributed to the Food Safety and Quality Authority and seven out of eight existing bottled water producers in The  Gambia. The surveyed companies used four different methods of disinfection. All the companies used boreholes as their source of water.  The Food Safety and Quality Authority carries out a satisfactory level of inspection of the surveyed companies, which in turn generally  comply with the standards. There is need for a comprehensive pesticide analysis in potable water in The Gambia.