Analysis of Ground and Surface Water in the Arkavathi River Basin

Abstract

With increase in the usage of water from the groundwater table in the Urban and Rural regions of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, there has been a shortage in the quantity for domestic and drinking water purposes. Due to which this research was conducted to obtain experimentation results on the Quality of Surface and Ground Water in the Arkavathi River which is situated in the state of Karnataka India. By collection of samples and conduction of tests as per the IS 10500: 2012 Drinking Water Guidelines, tests on pH, Total Solids, Acidity, Alkalinity, Dissolved Oxygen, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand and MPN Tests have been conducted accurately. The obtained results were proven to be unfit for the usage of domestic needs and drinking purposes. Additionally, a further study and conduction of tests is advised to bring convincing conclusions.