Ionic Characteristics of Potable Water of Mardan District

Water samples from different localities of Mardan were evaluated for determination of inorganic contents. It discusses the potability and quality of water, elaborates the methodology employed and presents results to attain the objectives of a survey conducted towards assessing the quality of potable water in the sample area. Potable water quality of different areas of Mardan was monitored for various physical and chemical parameters. The importance of this reference data related to the water quality of Mardan was felt after spreading of some water borne disease in the area. Ground water samples from 16 tubewells of surrounding areas of district Mardan District were collected and analyzed for pH, conductivity, total hardness, chloride contents, alkalinity, nitrites, fluorides, sulphates, TDS, TSS and inorganic contents Na and K. The value was compared with the standards of WHO and were found within the permissible limits. The toxic effects of these parameters have also been discussed. It concludes that water of all the tube well of Mardan is safe for human consumption provided the supply lines and storage tanks are prevented from being contaminated. Water resources of Mardan were almost free from any pollution.