Health Effects from Exposure to Sulphates and Chlorides in Drinking Water

This study was designed keeping in view the negative and harmful effects of high levels of Sulphates and Chlorides present in drinking water sources after investigating Sulphate and Chloride contents. Sadiqabad, Rahim Yar Khan, Khanpur and Liaqatpur cities of district RYK, Punjab, Pakistan were investigated for the Sulphate and Chloride levels in different drinking water sources.53 and 23 percent of Sulphate and Chloride samples respectively were found having values greater than the guideline value obtained from the whole district of Rahim Yar Khan. Health Survey was conducted in the areas with higher contents of Sulphates and Chlorides .Almost 55 percent of population confirmed laxative effect and taste problem. Suggestions to prevent health effects were given.