This study assesses the physicochemical and bacteriological quality of water from Buhama and Kalimbi springs in the health areas of Lemera and Kasheke in South Kivu from analyzes of the physicochemical and bacteriological properties of drinking water in these health areas. The results of physico-chemical analyze show that these waters, in general, are within the WHO recommended standards for drinking water. From the bacteriological point of view, it appears that some sites are polluted and carry germs that can harm the health of the population causing water-borne diseases. Thus, measures to combat this microbiological pollution aiming at setting up a committee supported by the political and administrative leaders for the management of water and the sensitization of the population on the water management and the water diseases must be taken before that the situation no longer becomes dangerous.
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