Abstract

COMPARISON OF TDS AND HEAVY METALS IN DRINKING WATER IN MEERUT DISTRICT FROM DECEMBER 2019 TO JULY 2020

Gargi Pachauri, Prakshi Singhal* and Navdeep Arora

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Abstract

The widespread and increasing problem of water pollution presents serious risks to human health, ecosystems, and global economic growth. Water pollution is defined as the presence of harmful substances, usually chemicals or microorganisms, in a stream, river, lake, ocean, aquifer, or other body of water. This results in a degradation of the water's quality and makes it hazardous to humans or the environment. The study is to provide a thorough analysis of the heavy metals and TDS in the water in the Meerut district. In order to achieve this, a case study was carried out in the chosen locations, which include Sadar Thana(P1), Village Partapur(P2), Village Kharkhaoda(P3), Village Daurala(P4), and Village Kaserukhera(P5). These locations reflect a strategic geographical distribution that includes both urban and rural areas. This selection ensures a comprehensive understanding of the overall quality of drinking water in Meerut by taking into account the variations industrial activities, population density, and environmental features.

Keywords: TDS, Heavy Metals, Ground Water.