Authors: Ranjitha.S, Tamilaracy.K, Mary Jenifer.G, Dhilipan.M, D.Jeevanantham,B.E.
Abstract: Water quality plays a critical role in ensuring human health and well-being. This study compares the physico-chemical quality of water collected from Puliyampatti pond (near P.A. Educational Institution) and the treated drinking water supplied within the college campus. The parameters examined include pH, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), chlorine content, and hardness. Results revealed that pond water exhibited higher TDS (489 ppm), hardness (3.6 mg/L), and lower chlorine (0.173 mg/L) compared to college drinking water, which showed a lower TDS (37 ppm), lower hardness (0.45 mg/L), but higher chlorine (1.3 mg/L). Both samples maintained pH within acceptable limits. The findings indicate that untreated pond water is unsuitable for direct consumption without treatment, while the treated college water meets desirable drinking water standards.
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