Physical Analysis of Water from Various Associated Hospitals of Government Medical College Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir)

Dr. Abdul Aziz Lone

Abstract: Introduction: Water is one of the most important of all natural resources known on earth. It is important to all living organisms, most ecological systems, human health, food production and economic development. The Safety of drinking water is important for the health. Material and methods: water samples were collected from associated hospitals of GMC Srinagar (J&k) and physical analysis was done at Public Heath Lab department of community medicine GMC Srinagar. Results: During the study it was found that maximum numbers of physical characteristics were within the desirable limit, as suggested by WHO (1971).

Keywords: Potable water, physical analysis