K. Swathi and Y. Indira Muzib
Abstract
Water quality monitoring is essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of community water sources. This study focuses on a comprehensive approach to monitor water quality using analytical methods, instrumental techniques such as Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). The integration of these methods provides a robust framework for detecting and analyzing contaminants in various water sources, including rivers, lakes, and groundwater. Analytical methods offer fundamental insights into the presence of pollutants through chemical reactions and titration techniques. Instrumental techniques like ICP enable the detection of trace metals and their concentrations with high sensitivity and precision, while GC-MS is effective for identifying and quantifying organic compounds, including pesticides and pharmaceuticals, which may pose significant health risks.