Physiochemical Analysis Of Water Of Nulla Lai And Its Surrounding Area

Abstract

We conducted this study to study the impact of water of Nulla Lai and its impacts on surrounding areas. For conducting this research water samples were collected from Nulla Lai and its surrounding areas. The samples were analyzed using Multi Parameter Device, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, U.V Visible Spectrometry and Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry. The analysis of the samples showed the average values of the parameters like; pH (7.762), E.C (1026.48µS/cm), T.D.S (749.07ppm), Phosphates (0.12 mg/L), Sulphates (39.01 mg/L), Nitrates (10.23 mg/L), Lead (0.13 mg/L), Potassium (11.48 mg/L), Sodium (52.38 mg/L) and magnesium (21.54 mg/L). In respect to the findings of this study it was found out that most of the physical and some of the chemical parameters were within the standards provided by the W.H.O. and there is a direct relationship between the water samples of Nulla Lai and its surrounding areas in most of the parameters analyzed. It was concluded from this research that the physical parameters (EC, TDSand pH) of the water samples both from Nulla Lai and its surrounding areas were above the permissible limits while the Chemical parameters (calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulfates, phosphates and nitrates) were within the standards and in the case of Heavy metals Cadmium was well within the permissible limits while Lead was present in alarmingly high concentrations. Immediate action needs to be taken to bring the water quality to the standards provided by W.H.O along with an awareness campaign to aware the people regarding the potential dangers of continuing to consume such water.