Determination of water quality index of Thirukalukundram Area, Kancheepuram District, Tamilnadu

Water is an essential resource of life. The rapid increase in population and pollution causes threat to the pure water. The quality of water is important for healthy life and environment. The present study is to calculate the water quality by using Water Quality Index (WQI) a useful tool to easily determine the water criteria. This helps to assess the water usage for drinking, domestic, irrigation, industry etc. The WQI gives the index as number which helps in water quality management. A number of physio-chemical parameters have been analyzed with standard values using mathematical equation. This is more accessible and creates awareness to common people. In the present study an attempt is made to evaluate the water quality of Thirukalukundram area of Kancheepuram district, Tamilnadu through WQI for public usage. The result has been plotted in GIS platform.