Assessment of water quality of Phagwara drain in Punjab

Abstract

An attempt has been made to study the pollution level of the Phagwara drain, by analyzing the physico­ chemical and biological parameters. The duration of study was from January 2007 to December 2007. Water samples were collected monthly and analyzed to assess the quality of the drain. It receives wastes mainly from Phagwara and nearby areas. Domestic waste, industrial waste and agricultural runoff from surrounding areas is entering into the drain. The study revealed that the overall daily input of waste let into the drain has resulted in complete deterioration of water quality. Almost all the parameters were beyond the prescribed limits. The water of this drain is not suiatable for any kind of use and it is poisonous in nature.

Keywords

• Water quality monitoring
• Phagwara drain
• Physico-chemical and biological characteristics