International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences TM ISSN: 2321-3272 (Print), ISSN: 2230-7605 (Online) IJPBSTM | Volume 8 | Issue 3 | JUL-SEPT | 2018 | 1012-1024 Research Article | Biological Sciences | Open Access | MCI Approved| |UGC Approved Journal | PRESENT STATUS OF THE WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS OF THE ALIYAR DAM, POLLACHI, COIMBATORE DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU C. Karthik* and M. Lekshmanaswamy PG and Research Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore – 641 029, Tamil Nadu, India. *Corresponding Author Email:
[email protected] ABSTRACT In the present study, the water samples were collected from three different locations of Aliyar Dam, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India for physico-chemical analysis. The laboratory tests of the collected water samples were carried out for the analysis of various parameters such as temperature, pH, Electrical conductivity, Suspended Solids, Dissolved Solids, Total Solids, Total Alkalinity, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Fluoride, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulphate, Phosphate, Chloride, Nitrate, Iron and Carbonates. The methods employed for analysis as per standard methods recommended by APHA, WHO. The results obtained were compared with BIS standards and the parameters showing slight variations than standards that affects the water quality. These variations may be influenced by sample locations, time of sampling and activities carried out around the dam. Hence, it is recommended that the water can be used for drinking purposes with proper treatment and regular water quality monitoring. KEY WORDS Aliyar dam, APHA, BIS, drinking, irrigation, physico-chemical parameters and water quality INTRODUCTION cooling and heating), (iv) agricultural purposes Water is essential source and basis for survival of all (irrigation) and (v) Power production (hydro power and living organisms.