Correlation coefficient (r) between eight water quality parameters and Acanthamoeba presence
| Water parameter . | Correlation coefficient (r) . | Significance (P < 0.05) . |
|---|---|---|
| DO (mg/mL) | −0.094 | 0.516 |
| Water temperature (°C) | −0.299 | 0.035* |
| pH value | 0.188 | 0.190 |
| Turbidity (NTU) | 0.172 | 0.234 |
| TDS (g/L) | 0.047 | 0.744 |
| COD (mg/L) | 0.314 | 0.026* |
| Sulphate (mg/L) | 0.431 | 0.002** |
| E. coli (MPN/100 mL) | 0.585 | <0.001** |
| Water parameter . | Correlation coefficient (r) . | Significance (P < 0.05) . |
|---|---|---|
| DO (mg/mL) | −0.094 | 0.516 |
| Water temperature (°C) | −0.299 | 0.035* |
| pH value | 0.188 | 0.190 |
| Turbidity (NTU) | 0.172 | 0.234 |
| TDS (g/L) | 0.047 | 0.744 |
| COD (mg/L) | 0.314 | 0.026* |
| Sulphate (mg/L) | 0.431 | 0.002** |
| E. coli (MPN/100 mL) | 0.585 | <0.001** |
*Significant at P < 0.05.
**Significant at P < 0.01.