Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Groundwater, a vital resource stored within the earth's subsurface, serves numerous purposes, including domestic, industrial, commercial, cultural, recreational, and ecological. However, the increasing water demand, coupled with factors such as population growth, inadequate rainfall, groundwater scarcity, contamination, and finite resources, necessitates effective groundwater management. In the context of B.I.T Mesra, Patna Campus, Bihar, India, this study aims to assess the groundwater status. Untreated/raw and treated water samples were collected and analyzed for physicochemical parameters, including pH, Electrical Conductivity, Turbidity, Total Dissolved Solids, Total Suspended Solids, Hardness, and Alkalinity. Comparisons were made with Indian drinking standards and WHO guidelines. Results indicate that only total hardness and alkalinity levels exceed permissible limits, while other parameters meet the prescribed standards. A survey was conducted among residents to evaluate their awareness concerning water quality and associated health issues. This research underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and management strategies to ensure the sustainable use of groundwater resources in the study area.