Main objective of the study is to evaluate contamination level in both ground water and waste water in the Patancheru Industrial Area of Telangana, India. Various water quality parameters were analyzed to understand the extent of pollution and its impact on environmental and human health. Seven Ground water and waste water samples were collected from multiple locations and analyzed for microbial parameters total coliforms and E. coli and physicochemical characteristics, including pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), hardness, alkalinity, and major cations, anions. Eight heavy metals concentration was estimated in collected samples of study area. The results of both groundwater and waste water indicated high TDS, extreme hardness, and elevated concentrations of calcium, magnesium, iron, fluoride. Along with the heavy metals, all the discussed parameters (except total coliforms and E. coli), of groundwater also exceeds the permissible limit of BIS making the water unsuitable for direct consumption. The mean concentration of heavy metals ranged between 0.7 to 4.7 ppm and in descending order Cr >Mn> Zn > Cu > Al >Pb>As > B in groundwater samples. Organic pollutants, as evidenced by chemical and biological oxygen demand levels, suggest contamination from industrial effluents. Average values of metals in wastewater are 0.6 to 3.7 ppm, in descending order Mn> Zn > Cr > Al >Pb> As > B. Most of the waste water contains total coliforms and E. coli > 2 MPN/100ml. The findings highlight the urgent need for water remediation and pollution control measures. Strategies such as – EDTA – activated charcoal combination and concentration are studied in further research. Present study underscores the importance of sustainable water resource to prevent further environmental degradation and protect public health.
