Relationship Depot Water Sanitation Hygiene Refill (DAMIU) with the Content of Bacteriological Territory Kediri District

Safe drinking water is defined as water that complies with health standards and can be consumed directly without posing a risk to human health. Adequate sanitation during water processing is crucial to prevent bacterial contamination, which may lead to illnesses such as diarrhea. In Indonesia, diarrhea continues to be one of the primary causes of mortality among children under five. This study sought to examine the relationship between hygiene and sanitation conditions at refill drinking water depots (DAMIU) and the bacteriological quality of the water produced in Kediri. An observational analytic approach with a cross-sectional design and saturated sampling was employed. Bivariate analyses were performed using the Chi-Square test, with Fisher’s Exact test applied when Chi-Square assumptions were not fulfilled. Of the 17 DAMIU assessed, 8 failed to meet the 2010 Ministry of Health bacteriological standards, which stipulate that acceptable drinking water must contain 0 E. coli and 0 total coliforms per 100 ml. Furthermore, 7 depots did not comply with required hygiene and sanitation standards. The analysis showed a significant relationship between DAMIU sanitation hygiene and the bacteriological quality of drinking water. Factors influencing contamination include water source, treatment process, sterilization tools, operator hygiene, and the treatment environment. This finding highlights the importance of maintaining sanitation hygiene throughout the refill water treatment process to ensure safe and bacteria-free drinking water.