Monitoring & Analysis of Qualitative Characteristics of Holy Kshipra River at Ujjain City (M.P)

Abstract

Kshipra River is a perennial river and vital source for water in Ujjain city. It is being polluted by various effluents discharged from dye industry and domestic wastes of the city. The present study was made to investigate the water quality using benthic macro invertebrates as biological indicators. For this purpose, samples were collected from three downstream sites namely Mangalnath, Sidvat and K.D. palace. The analysis was carried out for throughout the year. Physical parameters such as temperature, conductivity, TS, TSS, TDS, and chemical parameters such as pH, alkalinity, hardness, DO, COD and chloride were examined. Results of the study indicated that water in Kshipra was highly contaminated (Downstream) and not safe for drinking purpose. Urgent action was needed and proper planning for treatment of domestic waste water and dye effluent discharge.