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<p>Using the Water Quality Index (WQI), we examined the drinking water quality in the rural region of District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. Twenty-three locations were chosen to represent drilled well water, which is critical for assessing water quality in the region. To compute the WQI, raw water samples were collected and analyzed for twelve physicochemical parameters such as Fe, F, Cl, Su, pH, total dissolved solids, total hardness, electrical conductivity, total alkalinity, and turbidity. With the exception of conductivity at several places, comparison with existing data corroborated our results. The examination lasted 6&#xa0;months to determine whether the water was safe to drink. All parameter concentrations, including trace elements, remained within the maximum acceptable international values stipulated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Overall, the research found that there was no contamination of groundwater in District Ratnagiri due to human activities. This implies that the water sources are safe for consumption, emphasizing the significance of water quality evaluation in ensuring rural people's well-being. Adherence to international standards provides consistent availability of drinkable water, which benefits citizens' general health and quality of life.</p>

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Assessment of Quality of Drinking Water in Rural District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra: A Water Quality Index Approach

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年10月21日

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  • Manisha R. Giri,
  • Vijay L. Gurav,
  • Prashant Giri,
  • Rohit Sunil Khedkar

摘要

Using the Water Quality Index (WQI), we examined the drinking water quality in the rural region of District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. Twenty-three locations were chosen to represent drilled well water, which is critical for assessing water quality in the region. To compute the WQI, raw water samples were collected and analyzed for twelve physicochemical parameters such as Fe, F, Cl, Su, pH, total dissolved solids, total hardness, electrical conductivity, total alkalinity, and turbidity. With the exception of conductivity at several places, comparison with existing data corroborated our results. The examination lasted 6 months to determine whether the water was safe to drink. All parameter concentrations, including trace elements, remained within the maximum acceptable international values stipulated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Overall, the research found that there was no contamination of groundwater in District Ratnagiri due to human activities. This implies that the water sources are safe for consumption, emphasizing the significance of water quality evaluation in ensuring rural people's well-being. Adherence to international standards provides consistent availability of drinkable water, which benefits citizens' general health and quality of life.