Testing and Analysis of Drinking Water Quality in the Rural Areas of High-tech District in Tai’an City

Abstract

In order to understand the sanitation condition of drinking water in the rural areas of High-tech District in Tai’anCity, and to provide scientific bases for drinking water quality improvement and public health protection, waterquality was tested and analyzed using the methods recommended in the China national health standardGB5750-85, which included 14 indicators, i.e. sensory characteristics, general chemical indicators, toxicologicalindicators and bacteriological indicators. The results showed that the contents of total coliform, ammonianitrogen and iron exceeded the standards, and the contents of volatile phenol and Cr (VI), and the total hardnessslightly exceeded the standards. It was concluded that drinking water, especially well water in the rural areas ofHigh-tech District in Tai’an City was slightly polluted. Therefore, currently the related government departmentsshould focus on strengthening “the three wastes” treatment and sanitation management of drinking watertransmission, and providing additional water disinfection facilities.