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ABSTRACT The present research study on various physicochemical parameters and trace metals in the vicinity of Thuvakudi Village Pond and nearby ground water in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, is a main source of water for irrigation system, other bore wells, industrial use and underground water intake for drinking purpose in near vicinity of the pond by residents envisage an alarming condition of water quality. In this research study the suitability of underground water for drinking and the contamination levels in the pond by human and industrial activities has been investigated in two seasonal variations during pre-monsoon and post monsoon period. The results are compared with various national and international water quality standards and justifying the same with some remedial measures by creating awareness among the living community. An attempt was made to remove heavy metal such as Fe (III) ion by using (CGS-POP) composite made up of Crumb rubber, Graphite and Sawdust mounted on Plaster of Paris. The mechanism is simple adsorption and ion exchange between the trace metal and the adsorbent layer.