Abstract

Analysis of Ground Water of Municipal Area of Bijapur, Karnataka

Author(s): S. C. Hiremath, D. M. Hiremath and M. S. Yadwe

Sixteen water samples from different sources at different locations of Bijapur city were collected during January 2012. Physico-chemical parameters: pH, EC, alkalinity, TDS, turbidity, total hardness and content of fluoride, sulphate and chloride were studied and compared with the standard values prescribed by WHO and APHA. The present investigation revealed that the some of the water samples of source of Bijapur city are not suitable for domestic use and they need the proper treatment before use.