| WQI | Status | Possible uses |
| 0 - 25 | Excellent | Drinking, irrigational and Industrial |
| 26 - 50 | Good | Domestic, Irrigation and industrial |
| 51 - 75 | Poor | Irrigation |
| 76 - 100 | Very Poor | Restricted use for Irrigation |
| Above 100 | Unfit for drinking | Proper treatment required before use |