A systematic approach for sustainable drinking water quality assessment using basic techniques in Islamabad, Pakistan | [Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences Pakistan • 2024]

Author(s):

1. Talal Ahmed: Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan; Earthocity Science Hub, Earthocity, Islamabad, Pakistan

2. Tooba Nayab: Earthocity Science Hub, Earthocity, Islamabad, Pakistan

3. Nimra Nayyer: Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan

4. Janita Asif: Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan

5. Sajida Momin: Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan

6. Munahil Tarique: Earthocity Science Hub, Earthocity, Islamabad, Pakistan

7. Minahil Saeed: Earthocity Science Hub, Earthocity, Islamabad, Pakistan

8. Devindi Wijekoon: Department of Environmental Studies, SLTC Research University, Padukka, Sri Lanka

Abstract:

This study investigates the water quality of filtration facilities in Defense Housing Authority Phase II, Islamabad, Pakistan, by examining 22 samples for physicochemical and microbiological contamination. Evaluation parameters include pH, EC, TDS, TS, sulfate, chloride, and total hardness, measured before, during, and after filtration. Results indicate that pH, EC, chlorides, and sulfates fall within acceptable ranges according to PSQCA standards. However, TDS, TS, and total hardness exceed acceptable limits in certain samples. The findings underscore the importance of monitoring and optimizing water treatment processes to ensure consistent adherence to water quality standards for public health and safety.

Page(s): 1703-1714

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences Pakistan, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Year: 2024

Keywords:

Escherichia coli , Total dissolved solids , Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority , Electrical conductivity , Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency

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