"Physico-chemical characteristics of sub surface water of Haripur area-Hazara (NWFP)"

The level of pollution in water samples from Haripur area of Hazara were in vestigated by measuring the quality of subsurface water collected from 13 l ocalities of the area 18 physical and chemical parameters were measured and the values were compared against standards for ascertaining the suitabilit y of water for human consumption. Parameters values for most of the samples were found to be within the permissible limits but some values were very c lose to the maximum permissible limits and therefore, appropriate measures should be undertaken to control further contamination of water, otherwise, the water would no longer be safe for the inhabitants of the area in the ne ar future.