Water Quality Status of Kabini River in and around Nanjudeswara Temple in Nanjangud, Mysore
The physico-chemical, bacteriological and algal analysis was carried out to assess the water quality of Kabini river in and around Nanjudeswara temple in Nanjangud (Mysore) and the results are presented in this paper. Water quality of this holy place was found impaired with mass bathing and offerings made in this river, which cause organic pollution. Different physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters were measured by standard method. From the obtained data, it is found that parameters like colour, turbidity, acidity, DO, BOD, COD, total bacterial count, coliform and E. coli exceeds the permissible value for organized out door bathing use of water in this river, whereas other parameters were found within limits or below limits. Metal concentration in river water and algal were found higher in summer followed by winter and rainy seasons. In the present observation, there was significant metallic level in river water at effluent mixing zone, which directly correlates with metal concentration in algal species which may significantly reduce the biotic community and trophic level in river in ecosystem. Based on this study, this paper provides the scientific information to the concerned for the implementation of river restoration plan and conservation of water body
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