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Determination of Water Quality Index in Industrial areas of Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Civil Engineering, JNTU Kakinada, -533 003, AP, INDIA
  • 2 MSN Degree College, Kakinada-533016, AP, INDIA

Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., Volume 2, Issue (5), Pages 37-45, May,22 (2013)

Abstract

The present study intended to calculate Water Quality Index (WQI) of industrial areas of well water samples in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India were monitored. The quality of bore waters was assessed by comparing with existing standards for important parameters. Water Quality Index calculated from thirteen parameters of physico-chemical parameters taken together varied from 49.52 - 123.54 ppm indicating level of nutrient load and pollution in the bore waters. Results of this study indicate that all the bore well waters of the study area are Permissible limit except S3, S4 and S6 (Valasapakala, Vakalapudi, and Nagarjuna nagar). The water was not conforming to drinking standards, and hence it is suggested to take all the necessary precautions before the waters are sent into public distribution system. It is concluded that WQI can be used as a tool in comparing the water quality of different source.

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