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Physicochemical characteristics of groundwater and municipal water in Vijayawada Rural and town were studied by taking water samples from different stations. The study was carried out by collecting some groundwater samples during April 2010-May 2010. The results were compared with standards prescribed by WHO and ISI 10500-91. Total 15 parameters were analyzed. It was found that the underground water was contaminated at few sampling sites namely Akunuru, Auto Nagar and Vijayawada. The sampling sites Patamata Lanka and Madduru showed physicochemical parameters within the water quality standards and the quality of water is good and it is fit for drinking purpose.
Ground water, physicochemical characteristics, water pollution, drinking water
