Statistical Analysis of Potable Water Quality Status of Machna River at District-Betul (M. P.)

Dr. D. S. Saluja

Abstract: In this paper, an attempt has been made to study the water quality parameters and pollution status of Machna River at District-Betul (M. P.). For this study, the water samples were collected from six pre selected sampling stations during the month of Nov.2021 to Feb.2022 and important physico-chemical parameters such as Temperature, pH, Turbidity, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Hardness (TH), Total Alkalinity (TA), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Chloride, Nitrate and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) were analyzed. The physico-chemical parameters of water samples were determined as per standard methods of APHA (1998) and BIS. The results of study showed that, during study period the Machna River water quality was suitable and safe for domestic and irrigation purpose and may be used after some proper treatment and more efficient management is also required to conserve the river water quality.

Keywords: Physico-Chemical Parameters, Water Quality Parameters, Permissible Limits, Machna River, Betul