Open AccessPhysico-chemical Analysis of Pravara River water and its Impact on Human Health in Sangamner Tahashil (Maharashtra)
Author(s) -
Sangita Dandwate
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of scientific research in science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2395-602X
pISSN - 2395-6011
DOI - 10.32628/ijsrst207656
Subject(s) - groundwater , total dissolved solids , surface water , alkalinity , environmental science , water quality , surface runoff , environmental chemistry , sewage , irrigation , environmental engineering , chemistry , ecology , geology , geotechnical engineering , organic chemistry , biology
Water samples were collected from five different stations during pre monsoon season in Sangamner tahasil, Ahmednagar district. Different physicochemical parameters were measured and the samples were also analysed. Physicochemical parameters included pH, temperature, total alkalinity, total dissolved solids, electrical conductance (EC) bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium, Sodium etc. The quality of water play an important role concern to human being .Water covers 71% of Earth’s surface and is vital for all known forms of life Only 2.5% of the Earth’s water is fresh water, and 98.8% of that water is in ice and groundwater. Natural water, whether in the atmosphere, on ground surface, or under the ground, always contains dissolved minerals and gases as a result of its interaction with the atmosphere, minerals in rocks, organic matter, and living organisms. Reservoirs are one of the most important water resources used for water supply and irrigation. The results obtained from chemical analysis were compared with three standards namely BIS, WHO and ISI. Effect of industrial waste, municipality sewage and agriculture runoff on the river water were investigated . It is found that this water body is not suitable for drinking .so possible remedial methods should be adopted for this water resource for improving its quality.