M. DASGUPTA ADAK AND K. M. PUROHIT
Abstract
Qualities of tap-, tubewell-, openwell-and pond -water around the industrial area of Mandiakudar (Kansbahal, Orissa) are carried out to assess the suitability of the water for drinking purposes. The study covering two each of tap-, tubewell-, openwell-and pond-waters used by the residents near the mini cement plants of Mandiakudar are studied during the period from March 1999 to February 2000 and the values obtained were compared with standards prescribed by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and World Health Organisation (WHO). The key parameter for drinking purpose is the water quality index (WQI) and correlation coefficients were worked out for the observed water quality parameters. Analysis of results showed that the experimental waters are suitable for drinking purpose except pond water.