ASSESSMENT OF TANK WATER QUALITY IN RELATION TO SOME PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS - A CASE STUDY IN CHORADI TANK OF SHIVAMOGGA, KARNATAKA, INDIA

Abstract

Study was carried out in Choradi tank near Choradi village of the Shivamogga district on physico-chemical characteristics for a period of twelve months from January to December 2007.  Comparison of physico-chemical parameters values observed was made with the standards prescribed by the Bureau of India Standards (BIS) and World Health Organization (WHO). The study revealed that, tank water is not polluted. In the light of standard of water quality recommended by WHO, the tank water can be easily used for drinking and cooking purpose after proper treatment.