Abstract:

Due to the increase in population density in urban areas and the uncertainty associated with the availability of municipal water supplies, roadside water entombments have remained an important water source for many residents of Jamaica. This research focused on the seasonal, quality and safety of water harnessed from two non -municipal roadside water supplies. The study employs a cross sectional quantitative approach and uses international and national water quality standards as the benchmark.  The aim of the study was to describe the seasonal quality and safety of water harnessed from roadside water entombments in East Rural St. Andrew Jamaica. The physiochemical, microbiological quality and safety of the water supplies were assessed. Two microbiological samples were collected from each source during the wet and dry months. In 100 % of the microbiological samples the Total Coliform levels exceeded national and international limits of Zero CFU/L for safe drinking water.

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