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Impact of Anthropogenic Activities on Drinking Water Quality: A Case Study in Raniganj Coalfield Area (W. B.)


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1 Environmental Research Laboratory, Raniganj Girls’ College, Raniganj-713 347, W. B., India
 

Present study reveals that the quality of groundwater is not safe for drinking in Raniganj coalfield area. The reasons for the deterioration of groundwater quality can be attributed mainly to lack of proper sanitation and intrusion of raw sewage into the groundwaters. The water quality parameters of supply water on the other hand, are within the permissible limits of drinking water standards. As such, it is suggested that use of raw groundwater for drinking purpose should be discouraged.

Keywords

Drinking Water, Water Quality Index, Coliforms, Water Pollution, River Damodar, Groundwater.
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Chinmoy Chatterjee
Environmental Research Laboratory, Raniganj Girls’ College, Raniganj-713 347, W. B., India
Alokkumar De
Environmental Research Laboratory, Raniganj Girls’ College, Raniganj-713 347, W. B., India

Abstract


Present study reveals that the quality of groundwater is not safe for drinking in Raniganj coalfield area. The reasons for the deterioration of groundwater quality can be attributed mainly to lack of proper sanitation and intrusion of raw sewage into the groundwaters. The water quality parameters of supply water on the other hand, are within the permissible limits of drinking water standards. As such, it is suggested that use of raw groundwater for drinking purpose should be discouraged.

Keywords


Drinking Water, Water Quality Index, Coliforms, Water Pollution, River Damodar, Groundwater.