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Ground water in city unfit for use [1]

The city’s ground water is not fit for consumption unless it is treated for both biological and chemical contamination. A ground water quality study conducted by the Central Ground Water Board in several parts of Hyderabad revealed that water tapped from the ground failed in a number of crucial parameters including tests related to total hardness and calcium, magnesium, chloride, sulphate and nitrate contents.

Publication Date: 
30/08/2011
Deccan Chronicle (Hyderabad) [2]
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Hyderabad (T) [3], Groundwater Quality [4], Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) [5], Heavy Metals [6], Fluoride [7], Musi [8], Industrial Pollution [9], Groundwater Pollution [10], Water Pollution [11]
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