Analysis of Drinking Water Quality and its Impact on Human Health in Chandragiri, Near Tirupati, India

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bbra/1139

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Drinking water samples were collected from different locations of Chandragiri, near Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India and analyzed to assess physicochemical parameters and suitability of water for drinking purpose. Physicochemical parameters such as pH, hardness, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, iron, nitrates, chlorides, sulphates, electrical conductivity, total solids (TS), total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), dissolved oxygen (DO), chemical oxygen demand (COD) and bio chemical oxygen demand (BOD) were determined. The found values were compared with the World Health Organisation water quality standards. Interpretation of data shows that drinking water of some of the areas was polluted and not suitable for drinking purpose. Thus the ground water of these areas needs purification before drinking.

Ground water; Physicochemical parameters; Alkalinity; Electrical conductivity; Dissolved oxygen