Study of Variation in Physico-Chemical Parameters Controlling the  Water Quality of Wetlands in Khultabad Region of Maharashtra

A M Pimparkar; S N Patil; V V Bartakke; A S Patil; Y J Mahajan; N S Patil; A K Kadam; B D Patil

doi:10.48165/bpas.2023.42F.2.2

Authors

A M Pimparkar School of Environmental and Earth Sciences, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra State 425001, India
S N Patil School of Environmental and Earth Sciences, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra State 425001, India
V V Bartakke IISER, Pune, Maharashtra, India
A S Patil Office of Deputy Director, Nashik Division, Groundwater Surveys and Development Agency (GSDA), Government of Maharashtra State, India
Y J Mahajan School of Environmental and Earth Sciences, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra State 425001, India
N S Patil School of Environmental and Earth Sciences, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra State 425001, India
A K Kadam School of Environmental and Earth Sciences, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra State 425001, India
B D Patil School of Environmental and Earth Sciences, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra State 425001, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/bpas.2023.42F.2.2

Keywords:

Physico-chemical parameters, Water quality, Wetland, Aurangabad

Abstract

Wetlands are essential for preserving the hydrological cycle, the diversity of the world's ecosystems, the regulation of the climate, and human wellbeing. Humans can benefit directly from wetlands ecosystems in addition to receiving indirect services from them. The world is experiencing serious environmental issues due to the rapid depletion of natural resources, posing a threat to ecosystems. The wetland resource is mainly contaminated from sewage or wastewater disposal, encroachment, commercial and industrial activity. In view of this current study compares the water of wetlands in Khultabad tehsil of the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. The samples were collected in Pre monsoon in January 2022. A total of 28 water samples were analyzed collected from wet lands situated in the central part of Aurangabad district, Maharashtra. The samples were tested for pH and temperature, electrical conductivity, turbidity, total dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen, chemical oxygen demand (COD), biological oxygen demand (BOD), total hardness, bicarbonate, chlorides and nitrate. For developing suitable policies and carrying out priorities, knowledge of the fundamental and integrated facts on wetlands is crucial. All the selected parameters are showing higher values due to the continual discharge of waste effluents into it. According to the study, there should be urgent action is needed to restore water quality and support any long-term plans for wetland restoration.

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