Water quality assessment studies with reference to total coliform bacterial population: The Pondicherry coastal waters
Considering the increasing urban population and the resulting urban liquid waste, an attempt has been made to ascertain the quality of the Pondicherry coastal water. Four sampling stations-two on the 1 fathom line and two on the 5 fathom line were fixed. The results revealed that the total coliform bacterial population showed seasonal variation viz. between post and pre-monsoon periods.