Study on the physico-chemical characteristics of ground water of Gulbarga city (Karnataka).

ABSTRACT

A systematic study has been carried out to explore the water quality index of ground water of various locations of Gulbarga city. Ten water samples from tube wells, open wells and hand pumps at various locations were collected using standard procedural methods and analyzed for pH, nitrate, turbidity, total hardness, alkalinity, fluoride, sulphate, sulphide, COD and DO. Biological examinations were extensively carried out on each sample using known standard methods. In this study overall water quality of Gulbarga city is very poor and unsuitable for drinking purposes. Present study recommends that the top priority should be given to water quality monitoring and indigenous technologies should be adopted to make water fit for drinking after treatment such as desalination and defluoridation.