Vol. 7, Issue 12, Part E (2021)

Abstract
Iron pipelines are commonly used in old drinking water distribution systems, adding rust to pipe-borne water. The present study was conducted to assess the water quality of two water supply systems Bumzoo Anantnag (Old Distribution System) and Pampore (New Distribution System) from South Kashmir. The water samples were analysed for physicochemical parameters viz., pH and Chloride. The results obtained through this analysis showed that water is fit for drinking. Chlorine added to water for disinfection could react with iron that leaches from these iron pipelines, thereby reducing available free chlorine for disinfection. The research paper intends to fill the gap between the effect of iron corrosion in cast iron pipes and the quality of drinking water in south Kashmir.