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Contaminated stream water in a polluted environment has negative impact on both the
people and the environment itself. Such is the situation of Magada stream water, which
through sewage pollution has been contaminated especially with fecal contamination.
The stream becomes a concern for the people of Magada community when they started
complaining of symptoms of ill-health whenever they pass through the water. This
brought the observation of the problem. An investigative study was now designed to
know the pathogenic of microorganism that could be causing the symptoms of ill-health.
Also an interview was conducted with the people of the community when passing
through the water. The result revealed the bacterial organisms that are pathogenic in the
water, such as staphylococcus, Escherichia coli etc. Many ill-health symptoms were
reported in response to the questions from the questionnaire. Symptoms such as itching
rashes, peeling of the skin that could be caused by probable staphylococcus species. The
study was conducted as saying that the stream is containing the pathogenic organism and
should be treated from time to time. The people in the area should be educated in health
awareness to manage the problem.