Open AccessAnalysis of Drinking Water Quality in Industrial Area Phagwara, Punjab (India)
Author(s) -
Smriti Tuteja,
Savnee Kaur
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
ymer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.103
H-Index - 5
ISSN - 0044-0477
DOI - 10.37896/ymer20.10/22
Subject(s) - alkalinity , turbidity , water quality , environmental science , effluent , total dissolved solids , contamination , environmental engineering , groundwater , odor , environmental chemistry , chemistry , ecology , engineering , geotechnical engineering , organic chemistry , biology
It is evident that many parts of the Industrial areas in India are colonized and in very close vicinity of the industries and are using groundwater for drinking and domestic purposes. The drinking water should be pure, free from contamination and harmful chemicals. Quality of water can be defined in terms of physical and chemical parameters. The various physicochemical parameters are affected by the industrial effluents. The study aimed to assess the impact of industrial activities on drinking water in Phagwara region of Kapurthala district. It throws a light on physico chemical analysis of tubewell water in and around the industries. Various physico-chemical parameters like color, odor, taste, pH, TDS (Total dissolved solids), TH (Total Hardness) Turbidity, EC (Electrical Conductivity), Total alkalinity were analyzed. The observed values were compared with BIS (2012) and WHO Standards. Results showed that water quality parameters were within the acceptable limit (normal range), but pH, alkalinity and hardness were above the acceptable limit. Water is fit for drinking. It is suggested that water quality should be monitored regularly to avoid any contamination.