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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Water quality assessment of the Saryu River in Ayodhya: A review of physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters
Authors
Anup Kumar Verma, Dr. Abhinav Singh
Abstract
The Saryu River, which runs through Ayodhya in
Uttar Pradesh, India, is a holy and important river for the environment. It is
important for providing water for homes, religious ceremonies, farming, and
ecosystem services. The river's water quality has become a concern due to more
people living in cities, more people visiting the area for religious reasons,
more sewage being dumped into it, and more idols being immersed in it. This
review paper brings together research on the Saryu River's physical and
chemical (pH, temperature, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, BOD, COD, TDS,
conductivity, alkalinity, hardness, nutrients, and some heavy metals) and
bacteriological (total coliforms, faecal coliforms, and E. coli) properties in
the Ayodhya area. Published studies show that water quality changes with the
seasons. During festivals and monsoon seasons, the quality deteriorates in the
event of immersion of idols, and surface runoffs. Most accounts state that
urban environments possess low concentration of dissolved oxygen and high
concentration of BODs, and the coliform concentration exceeding the standards
of bathing and drinking water. This shows a heavy organic load and faecal
presence, sewage and ritualistic activity that is untreated. The paper
discusses various approaches to it, the present-day state of things, and health
and environmental consequences. It also suggests ways to manage the problem,
such as better sewage treatment, regulated immersion practices, community-based
monitoring, and nature-based remediation. To protect the Saryu River's dual
religious-cultural and ecological values, we need to improve monitoring and get
the community involved.
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Pages:83-87
How to cite this article:
Anup Kumar Verma, Dr. Abhinav Singh "Water quality assessment of the Saryu River in Ayodhya: A review of physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 83-87
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