HEMALATHA, BHAVIMANI, E.T. PUTTAIAH AND S.G. JOSHI
Abstract
The aim of this study is to assess the water quality for drinking purpose in selected ponds of Dharwad Taluq by carrying out MPN Test. MPN Test is a bacteriological water analysis. It is a method of analyzing water to estimate the number of coliform bacteria present and if needed to find out what sort of bacteria they are. A comprehensive study of (MPN) Test is carried out in two selected ponds of Alnavar Taluq from June, 2006 to June, 2007. By performing this test, it is then possible to draw inferences about suitability of water for safe human consumption or that for Most Probable Number (MPN) bathing and for recreational purpose.