ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY IN MUSI RIVER: CHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Paper Title

ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY IN MUSI RIVER: CHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the water quality of the Musi river and the content of heavy metals in water, sediment and mussels as well as to predict the water quality of the Musi river in the next five years. The water samples were taken from 18 stations (sampling points) from upstream to downstream to be checked physically, chemically and biologically. The cause of this study is to investigate the broad Contaminants Index (CCI) of the study area vicinity with a view to investigate the water pollution level of the four hundred-year-antique Musi River located in Hyderabad Telangana. The study is done in view of sustainable development. Water pollution in rivers is still a crucial problem for the countries that use river water as the primary water source. The present study focused on the MUSI River contamination and its impacts on health of downstream villages of MUSI in Hyderabad city. These pollutants are responsible for the degradation of aquatic ecosystems and groundwater resources. A composite sampling technique is used to collect samples from sampling locations following a standard way to obtain a representative sample. At the start of the have a look at place, CPI suggests excessive eutrophication hazard. This look at can be an alternative for determining the level of pollution, indicating pollutants, and decision making of the use of water.
KEYWORDS : Musi river, water quality, water pollution, groundwater, aquatic ecosystems