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@article{196030,
        author = {Awanish Kumar Singh and Prakash Singh and Ayush Agrahari and Vinay Singh and Pawan Upadhyay and Er.Prateek Shahi},
        title = {Assessment of Drinking Water Quality in Gorakhpur},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {1664-1670},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196030},
        abstract = {Assessment of drinking water quality played a important role to ensure public health and sustainable urban development. This study assesses the physicochemical characteristics of drinking water at fourteen locations in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, including Nauka Vihar(S1), Taramandal(S2), Nausad(S3), Awas Vikas Colony(S4), Golghar(S5), Betiahata(S6), Rustampur(S7), Transport Nagar(S8), Railway Station(S9), BRD Medical College(S10), Krishi Vidyalaya(S11), City Hospital(S12), Passport Office(S13), and Gida(S14).  Locations are divided into four area such as Residential Area (S1to S4), Commercial Area (S5 to S9), Insttutional Area (S10 to S13) and Industrial Area (S14). The Key parameters analyzed were pH, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), and Electrical Conductivity (EC), Alkalinity and Hardness. The observed pH values are from 7.65 to 8.64, indicating slightly alkaline water, with a few samples exceeding the BIS/WHO recommended upper limit of 8.5. TDS values varied between 185 mg/L and 519 mg/L; while most samples were within the acceptable limit of 500 mg/L, certain locations showed marginal exceedance. EC values are from 376 to 998 µS/cm, with some samples crossing the desirable WHO range of 200–800 µS/cm, suggesting higher ionic concentration.Hardness varies from 130 mg/L to 363 mg/L , while Alkalinity range from 89 mg/L to 255 mg/L. Most of the sample fall within permissible limits prescribed by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standard) and WHO (World Health Organisation). Overall analysis indicates that while the majority of water samples are within permissible limits, some locations exhibit deviations that may affect potability and long-term health. This study highlights the need for regular monitoring and appropriate treatment measures to ensure safe drinking water supply in Gorakhpur.},
        keywords = {Alkalinity, EC, Hardness, TDS, etc.},
        month = {April},
        }