article · Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association

Microbial community assembly and pathogen signatures in groundwater and tap water systems in greater Cairo, Egypt

Neveen Magdy Rizk
Sayeda M. Abdo
Khaled Haider
F. K. Abdel-Gawad
Mohammed Yosri
Ayda K. Kelany
Ahmed M. Younis
Akram Sultan
Mahmoud Gad

2026Open accessAl-Azhar University

Abstract

This study highlights the distinct microbial dynamics of groundwater and tap water, emphasizing the importance of integrated water quality management strategies to mitigate nutrient pollution, monitor potential pathogen signatures, and protect public health.

Research topics

Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
Fecal contamination and water quality

Sustainable Development Goals

Clean Water and Sanitation

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DOI: 10.1186/s42506-026-00211-8

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