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Water quality analysis finds high coliform level in Koratti wells [1]

Increased coliform bacteria count was found in most of the wells in Koratti panchayat during a water quality analysis drive.

The analysis of the water samples collected from 190 wells of the panchayat also revealed increased acidity levels. Presence of e-coli and high pH value in drinking water can lead to health hazards, it was pointed out.

Publication Date: 
10/12/2013
Hindu (Thiruvananthapuram) [2]
Tags:
Kerala [3], Thrissur (D) [4], Wells [5], Groundwater Pollution [6], Water Quality [7], Drinking Water [8], Health Effects [9], Water Pollution [10]

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