· Water temperature was recorded in the field using mercury thermometer.
· The pH of the samples was determined by using digital pH meter [10].
· Turbidity was determined by Naphelo-turbidity meter [11].
· Total hardness was determined tetrimetrically using EDTA method [12].
· Total alkalinity was determined by tetrimetrically method.
· BOD was determined as per standard method.
· COD was determined by potassium dichromate open reflex method [13].
· Chlorides were determined by Mohr’s argentometry method.
· Nitrate and phosphate content is determined per standard method [14].
· Fluoride content is determined using ELICO-52 UV spectrophotometer [15].