WATER QUALITY INDEX FOR THE ASSESSMENT OFGROUNDWATER QUALITY IN PALWAL DISTRICT, HARYANARITU BIR, MEENAKSHI SINGH AND JAKIR HUSSAINAbstract This paper aims at studying the various physico-chemical parameters and development of water quality index to determine the groundwater quality and see its suitability for consumption in rural villages in Palwal district, Haryana, India. Water quality index of the study area was calculated on the basis of BIS standards of drinking water largely varied from being in a very poor category to water unsuitable for consumption and needed some treatment before it can be utilized for various domestic purposes. |