A Study of Physical Parameters of Water Samples from Bhima River, Pune City and Their TDS, Conductivity

Abstract

It is crucial to be aware of the drinking water resources' quality in rural areas. Hydro-geochemical studies are becoming more important for the use of groundwater because there has been a rise in the demand for water recently due to population growth and intensive agricultural operations. One of the major environmental health risks is the quality of drinking water. The use of clean drinking water is the cornerstone of controlling and preventing diseases that are transmitted by water. In this study, it has been determined whether the water quality of Bhima river is suitable for drinking purposes or not. Eight samples were collected from different Locations; each sample was examined for Physiochemical parameters. The Central Water Commission, World Health Organization, and CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board of India) protocols were followed for doing the water's Physiochemical Analysis. Water quality standards and a number of parameters, including pH, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Temperature, Specific Conductivity, and Total Dissolved Solid, were examined. The pH ranged from being very basic to barely neutral in all of the samples. Among samples, there had been differences in TDS, temperature, pH, and conductivity. The investigation of the river water revealed that it cannot be used as potable water.