Physico-Chemical Characterization of Well Water and Their Significance with Special Reference to Public Health in Ambarnath M.I.D.C. Area, Maharashtra

Abstract

The MIDC area of Ambarnath is one of the highly polluted
industrial belts. The paper presents results of physico-chemical
studies of well water samples in order to discuss the effect of
pollution on the ground water quality and the possible magnitude
of health problems in Ambarnath MIDC area. The water quality
parameters like colour, odour, pH, total dissolved solids, total hardness
(TH), sulphates (SO₄^2-), chlorides (Cl^- ), phosphates (PO₄^3-),
total iron (Fe), calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) were studied.
The findings revealed that the contents of some well samples were
above WHO and lSI permissible limits for drinking water. The
results were discussed in the light of pollution status of the area
and literature on public health aspects.