Drinking Water Quality Assessment of Commercial Areas in Shivamogga Town using Physico-Chemical Parameters, NSF-WQI Karnataka-India |
Author(s): |
Sowrabha J , Dept.of Env.science, Kuvempu University; Prof.J.Narayana, Kuvempu University |
Keywords: |
Drinking water, Physico-chemical & biological parameters, NSF-WQI, regression equations Correlation, drinking water standard |
Abstract |
The present study aimed at assessment of the drinking water quality of commercial areas of shivamogga town using NSF-WQI. The physico-chemical parameters such as pH, Temp, EC, Ca, Mg, TDS, Cl, Sulphate, Nitrate, Phosphate, Iron, DO, BOD, COD, Total hardness, Alkalinity, Turbidity values used to assess water quality. Few parameters pH, TDS, phosphate, nitrates, DO, BOD & turbidity were considered to compute water quality index based on national sanitation foundation (NSF-WQI). WQI is an excellent management & general administrative tool in communicating water quality information. NSF-WQI online calculator is used to calculate the water quality index. According to NSF-WQI ranking, water quality is good & suitable for drinking purpose. |
Other Details |
Paper ID: IJSRDV2I9185 Published in: Volume : 2, Issue : 9 Publication Date: 01/12/2014 Page(s): 423-434 |
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