Pollution studies of River Bhadra at Industrial town Bhadravathi, Karnataka, India

Abstract

Bhadra river supplies water for irrigation, drinking and industrial zone of Bhadravathi town. Water samples were collected from two different sites along the river. Physical and chemical parameters were studied during January to December 2010. The main aim of the study was to determine the pollution status of Bhadra river and the suitability of water for domestic and other purposes. The study revealed that there is indication of pollution at station-B and the river water at the station-A is fairly good and is free from pollution. There is an urgent need of action plan for the conservation of the river at station-B.

Keywords

• Bhadra river
• Biodegradation
• Physico-chemical parameters
• Pollution
• Sewage load
• Western ghats