Abstract

Present study aimed to analyse and compare the drinking water quality with WHO standard of Ramakrishna puram village, Kothakota Mandal, Drinking water samples collected various parts of village. All the drinking water samples were subjected to analysis of physico chemical parameters. The obtained results compared with WHO standards. Findings reveal that drinking water quality of the village were deteriorating, most of the parameters found difference is limit almost all drinking water samples in study area found unfit for drinking purpose. It is suggesting that the evaluation of water quality parameters as well as water quality management practices should be carried out periodically to protect water resources. The awareness campaign of waterborne diseases and importance of safe water for human health should be commenced by Rural water supply and sanitation (RWS) department.