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Properties of groundwater

Conclusion

Reason

Drinking water standard

Temperature

Generally  constant

As the atmospheric temperature does not reach the groundwater, it is effective till surface water.

10°C to 20°C

Colour

Present

It is due to dissolved substances

5 to 20 CU (colour unit)

Turbidity

Low  or nil

As groundwater moves at very low velocity, the turbidity produced is less.

5 to 10 TU (turbidty unit)

Alkalinity

Present

As the atmospheric gases such as CO2 enters the ground through rain water and produces carbonates and bicarbonates responsible for alkalinity.

≤ 200 mg/litre

Chloride

Present

The chloride ions come into solution in water in the underground aquifers, from the geological formation that stores water.

≤ 250 mg/litre

Fluorides

Present

The fluoride ions come into solution in water in the underground aquifers, from the geological formation that stores water.

1 to 1.5 mg/litre

Minerals

Present

Different minerals enter groundwater from the rocks containing different minerals. Example: sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, etc.

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