_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ *Corresponding author: E-mail: flyndondagalea@gmail.com; Journal of Advances in Microbiology 22(3): 63-72, 2022; Article no.JAMB.84694 ISSN: 2456-7116 An Analytical Physicochemical and Bacteriological Drinking Water Quality Assessment - University of Eastern Philippines - Main Campus Flyndon Mark S. Dagalea a,b* , Karina Milagros C. Lim a,b , Manuela Cecille G. Vicencio a,c and Felisa L. Sanico b a Department of Physical Sciences, College of Science, University of Eastern Philippines, Catarman, Northern Samar 6400, Philippines. b University Research Office, University of Eastern Philippines, Catarman, Northern Samar 6400, Philippines. c Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, University of Eastern Philippines, Catarman, Northern Samar 6400, Philippines. Authors’ contributions This work was carried out in collaboration among all authors. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. Article Information DOI: 10.9734/JAMB/2022/v22i330448 Open Peer Review History: This journal follows the Advanced Open Peer Review policy. Identity of the Reviewers, Editor(s) and additional Reviewers, peer review comments, different versions of the manuscript, comments of the editors, etc are available here: https://www.sdiarticle5.com/review-history/84694 Received 12 January 2022 Accepted 16 March 2022 Published 22 March 2022 ABSTRACT Water is one of the most important commodity, which is essentially required for the survival of all types of life, including sustenance of ecosystems and bio-diversities. Human wellbeing hinges around availability of sufficient qualitative and quantitative water affordability for a quality life. People need to live and survive that’s why they must be aware of water quality parameters that are required for quality water. Water quality is determined by assessing its biological, chemical, and physical characteristics. In this study, a water quality assessment was carried out at the University of Eastern Philippines water system; which included a water refilling station, traditional water pumps, and the Alma Beach. The water samples, after the collection, were tested to identify the color, odor, pH, salinity, temperature, calcium content, magnesium content, sodium content, potassium content, and coliform count. After evaluation, all water samples conformed to the set standard by the PNSDW. However, the bacterial analysis showed that there is a sampling site that is not allowable for human consumption. In another area, the water quality assessment result for the Alma beach revealed that Original Research Article