Nature Environment and Pollution Technology

D. H. Tambekar ¹, S. M. Waghode ¹, S. G. Ingole ¹, S. R. Gulhane ¹

Affiliations
1 P. G. Department of Microbiology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati-444 602, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Water Quality Index (WQI) based on physicochemical quality of the water of Purna river basin in Akola and Buldhana district of Vidarbha region was carried out during August to November 2007. A total of 260 water samples were analysed for various physical and chemical parameters. The study showed that all water samples were within the standard permissible limit prescribed by WHO and ISI standards for drinking water except salinity, chloride, nitrate, phosphate and conductivity. On the basis of CCME Water Quality Index (WQI) derived from physicochemical studies, the drinking water was 80% safe and 20% unsafe for the drinking and domestic purposes in salinity-affected villages of Vidarbha region.

Keywords

Water Pollution, Water Quality Index, Drinking Water, Purna River Basin, Salinity-Affected Villages.

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