Abstract

WQI STATUS OF FRESH WATER OF NIMBAVDE RESERVOIR FROM SANGLI DISTRICT OF MAHARASHTRA (INDIA)

Dr. Alka Prakash Inamdr*

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Abstract

This investigation represents on influence of environmental parameters on water quality at Nimbavde reservoir in Atpadi tahsil of Sangli district on the basis of water quality (WQI). WQI was determined on the basis of various parameters like pH, dissolved oxygen, total alkalinity, total hardness, calcium, magnesium, chlorides, total dissolved solids (TDS) and biological oxygen demand (BOD) for which no earlier reports are available on this water body. During this investigation, it was observed that some parameters are within the range prescribed by World Health Organization, Indian Council of Medical Research, Bureau Indian Standard etc. This Nimbavde reservoir water is good to excellent indicating pollution less water for local inhabitants.

Keywords: Nimbavde reservoir, WQI, Sangli district, Maharashtra.