Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study is to detect the presence of waterborne parasites in the treated wastewater in Rada'a city.
 Study Design: An Experimental Research Design.
 Materials and Methods: Waterborne parasites in the collected samples were concentrated using formol ether and zinc sulphate techniques and then microscopically analyzed to identify protozoa and helminth eggs. Fifteen treated sewage samples were randomly collected from different positions of wastewater treatment plant in three different months of 2019 (May, June and August) with three replications. Each sample was collected in one-litre volume and recorded as original sample. Parasite analysis was done using the McMaster worm egg counting slides with chamber size of 0.3 mm.
 Results: In this study, Giardia lamblia was found in a high percentage in comparison to other parasites, followed by Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba coli. The majority of parasite eggs in the treated wastewater samples were related to Hookworm and Ascaris lumbricoide followed by Taenia saginat and Enterobius vermicularis. Furthermore, Cryptosprodium oocyst and Fasciola hepatica eggs were rarely detected.
 Conclusion: The observed pattern of contamination demonstrated that the quantity of parasites in sewage after treatment exceeded the permitted levels and it is necessary to modify the treatment process of wastewater to prevent the possible spread of parasitic contamination.
Highlights
Sewage discharges are the most risk factors for the introduction of parasites into lakes, streams and ground water that serves as an important vehicle of pathogen transmission in unhygienic conditions
Microscopic examination of wet and smear preparations showed the presence of different stages for Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba coli. (Figure- 1a-f) and Giardia lamblia (Figure-2)
Five types of helminth eggs including Hookworms, Ascaris lumbricoide, Taenia saginat, Fasciola hepatica and Enterobius vermicularis were clearly detected in iodine and saline preparations as shown in figure no
Summary
Sewage discharges are the most risk factors for the introduction of parasites (enteropathogens) into lakes, streams and ground water that serves as an important vehicle of pathogen transmission in unhygienic conditions. Microorganisms in sewage are a mixture of pathogenic and non-pathogenic. These organisms can be found in sewage effluents, livestock (cattle, sheep, etc.), farming activities, domestic animals and wildlife. Most of the pathogenic microorganisms available in sewage can be characterized as protozoa, helminths, bacteria or viruses. Helminth eggs are other common parasitic elements that can be documented in sewage water. The variation of the different types and concentrations of parasites in untreated wastewater through the year seasons depends on human activity, intensity of domestic animals, the seasonality of infections and/or concentration of non-domestic wastewater (WHO et al, 2006)
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