Physicochemical Analysis of Selected Springs Water Samples of Dehradun City, Uttarakhand, India

Abstract

Spring water is the main source of water providing life in the mountain region. Spring is the natural sources of ground water. Due to human and industrial activities this ground water is contaminated. This is very serious problems now a day. The analysis of water quality is very important to preserve and perfect the natural eco system. Physicochemical characteristics of spring water and some river water in dehradun city by taking water samples from 13 different stations. The study was carried out by collecting 10 spring water samples and 3 river water sample during April 2015 to May 2015. The results were compared with standards prescribed by ISI 10500-2012. Total 16 parameters were analysed. It was found that all spring water samples location is below the permissible limit of IS 10500:2012 were some of locations are above the acceptable limit.