varying concentrations. The chloride content normally
increases as the mineral content increases (Sawyer and
Mccarty 1978). Chloride varies from 88.75 mg/l to 1109
mg/l (average 327 mg/l). Only at four locations, the
chloride concentration exceeds the maximum
permissible limit for drinking. To ascertain the
suitability of groundwater for any purposes, it is
essential to classify the groundwater based on their
hydrochemical properties. The TDS values in the
samples analysed are presented in Table.4. The values
show that groundwater in the area is mostly fresh except
for a brackish water occasionally and are suitable for
drinking as per (WHO (World Health Organization)
2004).