P.G. Department of Environmental Sciences, A. N. College, Patna
*Department of Chemistry, A. N. College, Patna
**P.G. Department of Environmental Sciences, A.N. College, Patna
The present investigation reports survey on health status of inhabitants of Bindtoli village, Digha Municipal area of Patna City, Patna (Bihar). It also reports physico-chemical analysis of water samples from all hand pumps of the village. The water samples showed high concentration of iron, arsenic and turbidity. The surveys on health status revealed general complain of indigestion and skin problems in villagers. The problems appeared to be linked with intake of water with high concentration of arsenic and iron. The borewell, 200 feet deep in nearby area was free from arsenic and iron contamination. Thus deep borewells may become an alternativesourceofcleanwater.A265feetdeepborewell hasbeeninstalledinthe village which is now being used for drinking and cooking by the villagers. As a result of this ailments of stomach and itching of skin are greatly reduced. Korean Centre for International Cooperation has thus lowered the sufferings of the people by providing funds.
Borewells, Arsenic, Drinking Water, Skin Problems
