Research Article
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Water Quality Index of Kolavai Lake, Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, India
Ramesh babu. K1*, Selvanayagam. M.2
1Department of Zoology, R.V.Government Arts College, Chengalpet, 603 001.India.
2P.G and Research Department of Advanced Zoology and Bio Technology Loyola College, Chennai - 600 034, India.
Ramesh babu . K et al /Int.J. Chemical Concepts. 2015,1(1),pp 15-18.
Abstract
Water Quality Index (WQI) has been calculated for surface drinking water in Kolavai
Lake, Chengalpet Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, India, at four different sites in the
monsoon, post monsoon, summer and pre monsoon seasons. Water quality parameters thirteen were
selected as per the BIS guidelines and water quality physico-chemical parameters were estimated
following the standard methods and procedures. The lake water of some sites was found to be
moderately contaminated. Water Quality Index during the years 2011 and 2012, in general, the water
quality showed deterioration. It is felt that some remedial measures are urgently required to optimize
the water quality for this region.
Keywords
Kolavai Lake, Water Quality Index, Physico chemical parameters.
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