Abstract

ANALYSIS OF GROUND WATER QUALITY AND ITS IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH AT MIRAJ IN SANGLI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA

Vaibhav Jaysingrao Dhere* and Yogesh Suresh Andoji

Abstract

The quality of drinking water is directly proportional to the health of living organism. Assessment of water quality of drinking water supplies has always been paramount in the field of environmental quality management system as per WHO guidelines. Assurance of drinking water safety is a foundation for the prevention and control of water borne diseases to better health of living organism. The suitability of drinking water has many requisite potable conditions. Groundwater quality of Miraj has a special significance and needs greater attention of all concerned since it is the only major source for domestic consumption. In this work we have estimated the ground water quality for drinking purpose at Miraj in Sangli district of Maharashtra, India. The various parameters for quality of underground water in Miraj are analyzed and these are compared to established Indian standards. The obtained results indicate that the quality of water slightly deviate from the potable conditions. The analysis showed that water is not well within the parameters of potable use.

Keywords: Ground water analysis, human health, Miraj.