The water quality of munroe island, kollam, Kerala

Water is essential for life. The amount of fresh water on earth is limited, and its quality is under constant pressure. Water quality refers to the chemical, physical, biological, and radiological characteristics of water. Munroe Island in Kollam District of Kerala is a typical backwater village situated in the confluence of Ashtamudi backwater and Kallada river system has an area of 13.4 sq.km. Almost all parts of the village are characterized by the presence of small streams and creeks so the digging of well is not possible. Only highland areas having wells, but these wells are contaminated or impure with so many minerals and sediments. Ironically, in this island, which is 70 percent water, drinking water is scarce. Water quality is the main problem in the Panchayat. Due to the presence of Ashtamudi Lake and Kallada River the availability of fresh water is less and the available is polluted. Only source is the water supply by the water authority. Due to the presence of chemical elements present in the water leads to some health issues in the inhabitants. The main objective of this paper is to analyze the water quality of Panchayat and identify the impurities and problems associated with it and provide a solution for reducing it. The method used for analysis is scientific water quality testing.