BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV3I11084,
     title={Assessment of Water Quality Index of Ground Water in Narsapur Mandal, Telangana},
     author={Bhanu Pratap Reddy, Dr. G. Venkateswarlu, Sree Lakshmi Prasanna, Sri Karan Reddy and Ravali Gangadhari},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={3},
     number={11},
     pages={116--120},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV3I11084.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

The present work is aimed at assessing the Water Quality Index (WQI) for ground water samples collected from 19 major villages of Narsapur mandal, Telangana state. Telangana state is classified as hard rock area where surface water resources are limited, with the result, groundwater has become a major source of supply to the village population. This has been determined by collecting ground water samples and subjecting the samples to a comprehensive physio-chemical analysis. In order to determine the quality of the water for drinking water purpose, following parameters were considered: Potential of hydrogen (pH), Total dissolved solids (TDS), Alkanity, Total hardness, Chloride, Fluoride, Nitrate, Sulphate and Iron. The results have been compared with the drinking water standard prescribed by Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS). All the physiochemical parameters are within the prescribed limit except Total Hardness for Chippalturthy village and Ibrahimbad village. Regular monitoring of groundwater quality, abolishment of unhealthy waste disposal practices and introduction of modern techniques were highly recommended. The Study also indicates the usefulness of WQI in estimating the drinking water quality of the ground water.

Drinking water, Ground water, Narsapur Mandal, Physio chemical and Water Quality Index