Author/Authors :
KHAN, HAMAYUN University of Peshawar - Institute of Chemical Sciences, Pakistan , KHAN, HAMAYUN Kohat University of Science and Technology - Department of Chemistry, Pakistan , HAIDER, SAJJAD University of Peshawar - Institute of Chemical Sciences, Pakistan , HAIDER, SAJJAD Kyungpook National University - Degartment of Polymer Science, Korea , SAEED, KHALID University of Peshawar - Institute of Chemical Sciences, Pakistan , SAEED, KHALID Kyungpook National University - Degartment of Polymer Science, Korea , ALI, NAUMAN University of Peshawar - Institute of Chemical Sciences, Pakistan , ALI, NAUMAN Kyungpook National University - Degartment of Polymer Science, Korea
Abstract :
In the present study, the quality parameters of potable water of Kohat Division, Pakistan was examined. Water samples were collected from different area of Kohat Division and analysed for organoleptic tests (colour, odor and taste), pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), temporary and permanent hardness, total hardness as caC03; cations such as calcium (Ca^+2) and magnesium (Mg^+2) and anions like chloride (Cl^-1), sulfate (SO4^-2), nitrate (NO3^-1) and nitrite (N02^-1 ). The results were compared with World Health Organization (WHO) standards and with the water quality characteristics of other regions of the province. The results showed that all the tested parameters are within the permissible limits determining the suitability of water for drinking and other household purposes. The lethal effects of the tested parameters on human health have also been discussed.
