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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Seasonal variation in physicochemical Parameters of River Wardha, District Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India
Authors
Pragati S Turale, Naresh R Dahegaonkar
Abstract
River constitute vital components of freshwater ecosystems and are
increasingly subjected to environmental stressors arising from anthropogenic
activities. The present study provides a detailed evaluation of the river
Wardha at sampling sites in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India with the
aim of assessing its water quality and identifying both spatial and seasonal
variability. Water samples were systematically collected from designated upstream
and downstream stations during the winter, summer and monsoon seasons of the
year 2024. Key physicochemical parameters, including temperature, pH,
electrical conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Dissolved Oxygen
(DO), turbidity, nitrate, calcium, chloride, fluoride and magnesium
concentrations were analysed. The results revealed that the majority of
measured parameters complied with the permissible limit set by CPCB and WHO, in
the present investigation high nutrient concentration were detected which is
adjacent to urbanized deviations indicating moderate level of pollution, likely
driven by untreated domestic effluents, agricultural runoff, and seasonal
changes in river discharge. The study emphasizes the critical need for
continuous monitoring, improved wastewater treatment infrastructure, and the
implementation of integrated watershed management approaches to sustain the
ecological integrity and water quality of the Wardha river at sampling sites.
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Pages:27-31
How to cite this article:
Pragati S Turale, Naresh R Dahegaonkar "Seasonal variation in physicochemical Parameters of River Wardha, District Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 27-31
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