| Author | Dai, Xin |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. EV-97-50 |
| Subject(s) | Drinking water--Thailand--Bangkok
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. EV-97-50 |
| Abstract | This study conducted a survey in Mansri Sector of Bangkok Metropolitan
Waterworks Authority (MW A) to evaluate the hygienic quality of supplied water.
Bacterial parameters, residual chlorine and turbidity were used as indicators for the
evaluation. On the basis of the study, the supplied water can be generally considered safe
and fit for drinking purpose.
A questionnaire was conducted to study water users preference for drinking water.
From the analysis results, it has been found that consumers are more inclined to choose
treated tap water and their preferences varied with circumstances. Boiled water is favored
to household drinking while filtered water is the first priority of drinking water at working
places. In general, public reject to drink directly from the tap. Bottled water is another
important sources for drinking water. It has been found to be secondly favored by
consumers for both home use and working places consumption. Bottled water is
commonly regarded cleaner and safer than tap water. Appearance of the water has been
found to be the most important factor for customers to judge water quality. |
| Year | 1997 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. EV-97-50 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Environmental Engineering and Management (EV) |
| Chairperson(s) | Takizawa, Satoshi |
| Examination Committee(s) | Annachhatre, Ajit P.;Ishibashi, Yoshinobu |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Internal Scholarship |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1997 |