Ground Water Quality Assessment for Sustainable Drinking Purpose

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Ground water is the purest form of water that can be in used agriculture and consumption purposes. Several factors have an impact on the quality of groundwater, including seasonal changes, the composition of dissolved salts, the water table’s elevation, and the geology of a particular location. The dumping of unexpurgated factory waste directly through watercourses, which results in substantial pollutants level in underground water as well as the surface, is the primary cause of groundwater contamination. As the human population increases, the groundwater becomes even more important for economic and social activity. The study conducted in the Bhubaneswar region of Orissa, India focused on assessing the water quality suitability of groundwater for drinking purposes. The research found that microorganisms had contaminated the groundwater. The study collected 40 water samples from four selected localities, and various analysis methods were conducted to assess the physicochemical and microbiological parameters of the collected samples. The physico-chemical parameters studied included total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, turbidity, total hardness, and chloride. The microbiological parameters studied were F. coliform and E. coli. The research found that some regions had TDS and total hardness levels below acceptable limits, according to IS 10500:2012. The chloride concentration was below the desired limit. However, the pH in some locations was much lower than acceptable. Overall, this study highlights the importance of regularly monitoring and assessing the quality of groundwater in different regions to ensure that it is safe for human use. The findings of this study can help policymakers and local authorities to develop effective strategies to protect groundwater resources and ensure that they remain safe for future generations.