ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY INDICATORS OF WELLS IN THE URBAN COMMUNE OF DALABA (GUINEA)

The quality of water intended for consumption is a major issue for public health and sustainable development, especially in areas where access to drinking water is This resource still remains a fundamental challenge for Guinea as a whole, and more particularly for the urban commune of Dalaba. This study assesses the quality of well water in the urban commune of Dalaba (Guinea). Where wells are a vital household water source but face contamination risks natural and human sources. Researchers analyzing 36 samples collected at different times of day (morning, noon, evening) over 02 periods (May and October 2026) to evaluated physico-chemical and microbiological quality. The goal was to identify pollution sources, link environmental conditions to water contamination, and provide scientific recommendations for better water management and public health protection. Finding were compared against World Health Organization over time (WHO, 2014). Results indicate significant organic pollution of human origin, likely from sewage infiltration, posing health risks to the local population. This study also aims to raise awareness about water quality, pollution sources, and purification methods for vulnerable communities, ultimately helping develop strategies for sustainable access to safe well water in Dalaba.