Studies on Iron Contamination of Well Water in Karikkakom Locality- Case studies

Dr. K. S. Beenakumari
Page no. 99-102

The pH, conductivity and iron content present in the drinking water samples collected from the
Karikkakom locality in Thiruvananthapuram district to find out the quality of drinking water. The
pH and conductivity of the water samples lies with in the permissible limit but the iron content of all
the samples were on higher side. The aeration, addition of lime and alum is the suitable and
economical method to remove the iron content in these areas.
Keywords: Iron contamination, Conductivity, pH, Water Quality