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Properties of groundwater |
Conclusion |
Reason |
Drinking water standard |
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Temperature |
Generally constant |
As the atmospheric temperature does not reach the groundwater, it is effective till surface water. |
10°C to 20°C |
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Colour |
Present |
It is due to dissolved substances |
5 to 20 CU (colour unit) |
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Turbidity |
Low or nil |
As groundwater moves at very low velocity, the turbidity produced is less. |
5 to 10 TU (turbidty unit) |
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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 |
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Chloride |
Present |
The chloride ions come into solution in water in the underground aquifers, from the geological formation that stores water. |
≤ 250 mg/litre |
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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 |
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Minerals |
Present |
Different minerals enter groundwater from the rocks containing different minerals. Example: sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, etc. |
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