Abstract

ANALYZE THE WATER QUALITY OF GROUND WATER IN THREE DIFFERENT AREA OF (NEW BUS STAND, OLD BUS STAND AND MEDICAL COLLEGE) THANJAVUR CITY, TAMIL NADU.

K. Kanimozhi and Pandiyan Arjun*

Abstract

In the present study was to analyze the water quality of ground water in three different area of (New Bus stand, Old Bus stand and Medical college) Thanjavur city, Tamil Nadu. Physico-chemical analysis such as temperature, pH, alkalinity, total dissolved solids, chloride, total alkalinity, COD, BOD, calcium hardness, sulphate, nitrate, fluoride of ground water of different locations were carried out. The following conclusion obtained from the study. Physico-chemical analysis all Stations as tap water were observed within the ranged as prescribed by WHO, ICMR and Indian standards. The sulphate level is higher in pond and river water as compared to Indian standards recommended by ICMR and WHO. The nitrate level is higher in pond water as compared to standard recommended by ICMR and WHO. Therefore boiling of water is essential before consumption of water by the people living in this area. From the data of drinking water we should know the properties of bore-well drinking water which is used to enhance our plant growth.

Keywords: Physico-chemical analysis, Ground water, ICMR and WHO.