Abstract
Water is a basic need in various human activities. drinking water for general purposes is generally supplied by the Regional Water Company (RWC), but RWC’s ability to meet the needs of the community is felt to be limited. Potential groundwater around a large residential area and has been widely used for drinking water, this study aims to determine the physical quality of water and shallow groundwater classes in the Palu valley. By using laboratory analysis of shallow groundwater samples taken randomly in the existing Palu Valley where people use shallow ground water as a source of drinking water. The results of the study that the physical quality of shallow ground water in the Palu Valley meets the physical requirements of drinking water and includes class B water and can improve its physical quality into drinking water with simple processing.
Highlights
Water is a basic requirement for a range of human activities, In addition to fulfilling the daily needs such as drinking, cooking, washing, bathing, and sanitation, water is needed in large quantities to meet the needs of economic and social activities
Clean water for public purposes is generally supplied by the Regional Water Company (RWC), Need for clean water experience faster growth compared with population growth requiring more clean water, so that the percentage of the population served by the RWC is declining
Clear groundwater is commonly found in mountainous areas and away from industrial areas, so that community can directly consume this crystal clear water, while groundwater in industrial areas and densely populated settlements are often polluted, ground water located in urban areas are generally still good, Contaminated groundwater is generally caused by human activities that do not care about the environment
Summary
Water is a basic requirement for a range of human activities, In addition to fulfilling the daily needs such as drinking, cooking, washing, bathing, and sanitation, water is needed in large quantities to meet the needs of economic and social activities. Potential ground water around the settlement is quite large and has been widely used by the community in a simple manner or using modern technology, either through individual effort or by means of together or group. Clear groundwater is commonly found in mountainous areas and away from industrial areas, so that community can directly consume this crystal clear water, while groundwater in industrial areas and densely populated settlements are often polluted, ground water located in urban areas are generally still good, Contaminated groundwater is generally caused by human activities that do not care about the environment. The advantages of using groundwater because of its relatively better quality compared to surface water and unaffected seasons, larger and more accessible groundwater reserves, and do not require large containers and transmission networks to distribute them [1]
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