Assessment of potable water quality of Kohat division and its impact on health

Hamayun Khan; Sajjad Haider; Khalid Saeed; Nauman Ali

Assessment of potable water quality of Kohat division and its impact on health

Hamayun Khan, Sajjad Haider, Khalid Saeed, Nauman Ali

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In the present study, the quality parameters of potable water of Kohat Division, Pakistan was examined. Water samples were collected from different area of Kohat Division and analysed for organoleptic tests (colour, odor and taste), pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), temporary and permanent hardness, total hardness as CaCOi₃; cations such as calcium (Ca⁺²) and magnesium (Mg⁺²) and anions like chloride (Cl^-1), sulfate (SO₄^-2), nitrate (NO₃^-1) and nitrite (NO₂^-1). The results were compared with World Health Organization (WHO) standards and with the water quality characteristics of other regions of the province. The results showed that all the tested parameters are within the permissible limits determining the suitability of water for drinking and other household purposes. The lethal effects of the tested parameters on human health have also been discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	246-250
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan
Volume	30
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - Apr 2008
Externally published	Yes

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