Assessment of Water Quality in Terms of Total Hardness and Iron of Some Freshwater Resources of Kanpur and its Suburbs

Kanpur, a heavily populated, huge industrial city is reeling under acute water crisis, its pollution and contamination. Urban and suburban inhabitants of Kanpur, with no option in sight and hand, are compelled to use whatsoever source and quality of water is available to them, often felling prey to water related ailments, either knowingly or unknowingly. With this logic in mind the present study was undertaken to assess the water quality of some different water resources of Kanpur and its suburbs, serving as a source of potable water for its denizens. The water quality was assessed in terms of water hardness to adjudge its quality and suitability for human consumption, domestic, industrial or agricultural purposes in the light of available recommended standards. The parameter was so chosen as it is known to be associated with human health, industry and agriculture.