Institute of Environment & Development Studies,
Bundelkhand University, JHANSI-284128 (U.P.) INDIA
1Department of Botany,
D.N. (P.G.) College,
MEERUT (U.P.), INDIA
2Directorate of Environment,
LUCKNOW-226001 (U.P.), INDIA
*Corresponding Author : E-mail:priyanshi.garg1988@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This study focuses on assessing the water quality of “Bada Talab” at five different sampling sites over the course of one year, from January 2022 to December 2022.In this study, various physico-chemical parameters were used to assess the water quality. The parameters tested are Nitrate, DO,Temperature, pH, EC, Turbidity, TS,TDS, TSS, Fluoride, Total Hardness, BOD and Iron on Pre-monsoon, Monsoon and post-Monsoon basis. The Water Quality Index (WQI) is a composite index that takes into account several water quality parameters to provide an overall assessment of water quality. In this study, the calculated WQI values indicate that the lake is moderately and slightly polluted. As a result, the water may not be suitable for direct domestic use without treatment. However, it is considered acceptable for irrigation and other non-potable purposes.

KEY WORDS : Bada Talab, Monsoon, Physico-chemical parameter, Water, WQI