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S. Damodhar Kumar ¹, A. Loganayagi ¹, S. Murugesan ²

Affiliations
1 P.G. and Research Department of Chemistry, Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai-600 030, T.N., IN
2 P.G. and Research Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Unit of Environmental Biotechnology, Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai-600 030, T.N., IN

Abstract

The paper deals with physico-chemical analysis of groundwater of Chennai city. The analysis of groundwater was carried out to examine its suitability for drinking purposes. The data generated were compared with reference to BIS and WHO standards. It was found that some of the physico-chemical parameters were within the maximum permissible limits of drinking water standards. The study also reveals that the groundwater of the area is very hard, which was determined by carbonate and bicarbonates ions with calcium and magnesium

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A. Loganayagi ¹, S. Damodarkumar ¹, S. Murugesan ²

Affiliations
1 P.G. and Research Department of Chemistry, Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai-600 030, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 P.G. and Research Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Unit of Environmental Biotechnology, Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai-600 030, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Water has pivotal role for the survivality of the making in the biosphere. For evolving policies to the best use of water resources, it is important to make an assessment of their magnitude, distribution and scope of utilization. It becomes necessary to have an idea of the present and future demands of water for various purposes. The present study is aimed to establish the water quality of bore wells in and around some parts of Tiruvalluvar district.

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