This study investigates the optimization of physical parameters, specifically the ratio of surface area of copper to the volume of water, which significantly affects the disinfection of water using copper against bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella. Conducted using cylindrical copper jugs and rectangular copper plates, the results indicate that a decreased surface area to volume ratio increases the time required for disinfection, with an optimal ratio of 0.36 achieving maximum bacterial reduction. These findings validate copper's antimicrobial properties and its potential application in safe drinking water storage.