Plant extract has antibacterial properties due to their bioactive components, and effective against a wide variety of bacteria causing diseases. This study is carried out to determine the antibacterial efficacy of Ginger, Garlic and Turmeric extract on common waterborne pathogens isolated from Rivers State University as a way of enhancing public health. A total of eight (8) borehole, stream and well water samples were collected in a sterile container from Mgboshimini/Agip and subjected to standard bacteriological procedure. A total of seven (7) bacteria were identified belonging to six (6) genera and they include, Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Micrococcus, Klebsiella, Escherichia coli and Serratia. The spices were purchased and the extraction of crude extracts of was carried out using a standard method. The extracts were prepared into different concentrations (100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%, 6.25%, 3.125%, 1.563%) and impregnated on sterile discs for antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The total heterotrophic bacterial count ranged from 4.3±0.8, 4.3±2.9 to 4.6±3.9 for well water, borehole and stream water. Total coliform count ranged from 1.8±0.9 to 4.6± 2.9 for borehole and well water and faeca
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