ABSTRACT
An investigation was carried out in Chikkamalappanakere tank near Shivamogga town on physicochemical characteristics during January to December 2012. The results of physico-chemical parameters were compared with the standard values prescribed by the Bureau of India Standards (BIS) and World Health Organization (WHO). The study revealed that, tank water is polluted as it possesses high BOD, CO2, phosphate and nitrogen. In the light of standard of water quality recommended by WHO, the tank water should not be used by human beings especially for drinking and cooking.
ABSTRACT
An investigation was carried out in Koteganguru tank near Shivamogga town on physico-chemical characteristics during January to December 2007. The results of physico-chemical parameters were compared with the standard values prescribed by the Bureau of India Standards (BIS) and World Health Organization (WHO). The study revealed that, tank water is polluted as it possesses high BOD, CO2, phosphate and nitrogen. In the light of standard of water quality recommended by WHO, the tank water should not be used by human beings especially for drinking and cooking.