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Evaluation of water quality and trophic status of Aruvikkara Reservoir, Kerala, India

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
  • 2Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., Volume 11, Issue (1), Pages 1-8, January,22 (2022)

Abstract

The study attempts to analyze the physico-chemical and bacteriological quality of water samples from Aruvikkara reservoir in Kerala, South India. Most of the values obtained from the physico-chemical analysis are within the permissible limits prescribed by BIS and is suitable for all purposes including drinking after proper filtration and treatment. The bacteriological analysis (MPN) revealed that the water is severely contaminated with coliform bacteria and proper attention should be given for avoiding the contamination before used for drinking. The Carlson Trophic State Index indicates that the reservoir is in mesotrophic condition. Proper management measures are required to remove solid wastes from the nearby areas of the reservoir to reduce the pollution of this reservoir, a major drinking water source of Thiruvananthapuram city.

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