Sir,
I am R. Srinivasan from Chennai, in the process of constructing my own house at the outskirts of Chennai. The results of my bore well digged 6 months ago is as follows.
| S.No. | Parameter | Actual | Permissible limit/BIS 10500 1991 |
| 1 | Turbidity | 105 | 10 |
| 2 | TDS | 1625 | 2000 |
| 3 | Calcium | 140 | 200 |
| 4 | Magnesium | 39 | |
| 5 | Total hardness as Ca CO3 | 510 | 600 |
| 6 | Chlorides | 410 | 1000 |
| 7 | Ammoniacal Nitrogen | 0.56 | |
| 8 | Albuminold Nitrogen | 0.02 | |
| 9 | Nitrous nitrogen | Present | |
| 10 | Nitric Nitrogen | 3.79 | 100 |
| 11 | Oxygen absorbed | 0.75 | |
| 12 | Hydrogen ion concentration | 6.4 | 6.5-8.5 |
| 13 | Alkalinity to phenolphthalein | Nil | |
| 14 | Alkalinity to methyl orange | 272 | 600 |
| 15 | Sulphates | 460 | 400 |
| 16 | Phosphates | 0.01 | |
| 17 | Iron | 5 | 1 |
| 18 | Fluorides | 0.15 | 1.5 |
| 19 | Specific conductance | 2500 |
The test report has concluded stating the water is not fit for drinking in view of high Iron, turbidity, low PH etc.
I am looking for your help on the follows:
1) Is it enough I install a iron remover alone to deal with the yellow colour of water and go ahead and use the water for regular cloth washing and bathing purpose other than drinking, if so pl adivce the best source who can help me to deal with by providing a good iron remover solution at Chennai.
2) If I go with option one above of removing iron alone, I have my own fear whether the TDS at 1625 will cause any harm to the body if we use the water for bathing especially to the hair colour, if you feel it will cause a problem then pl. advice a comprehensive solution to deal with both iron and TDS and also on the low PH.
3) What I should do as a total solution to make this water compatible for both drinking and sanitation purpose.
Thanking you,
srinivasan,
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