Comparative Assessment of Drinking Water Quality Across Various Villages in Bagalkot District Based on Physicochemical Parameters
Keywords:
Conductance, Oxidation–Reduction Potential (ORP), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Turbidity, Water hygienicAbstract
This study examines the drinking water quality of 23 villages by evaluating essential physicochemical parameters, specifically conductance, oxidation–reduction potential (ORP), salinity represented as total dissolved solids (TDS), and turbidity. These parameters are important for understanding the properties of water because they give information about ionic strength, redox balance, salinity level, and the amount of suspended particles. Conductance shows how many ions are dissolved in the samples, and ORP shows whether the samples are oxidizing or reducing. TDS shows the total amount of salt in the water, while turbidity shows how much solid matter is in the water. A graphical comparison of these parameters helps find water sources that meet the standards for safety and potability, which means they are safe for people to drink.
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