Pollution Research Paper


Vol.31, Issue 3, 2012

Page Number: 391-392

STUDY OF POTABLE WATER QUALITY IN PATNA (BIHAR), INDIA

S.K. SINHA

Abstract

A laboratory study was conducted for assessment of Potable water quality in Patna. The physicochemical and bacteriological parameters were studied. The results obtained were compared with WHO/ICMR standard. Analysis of results showed high electrical conductivity and hardness at some locations. Coliform count is very high in most sampling sites, whereas other parameters were within permissible limits.