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ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS OF THE RIVER BRAHMANI AT ROURKELA

Abstract

Various Physico-chemical parameters such as D.O., alkalinity, hardness, turbidity and BOD were studied on the samples drawn from the river, “ Koel”, “Shankha” and “ Brahmani” selecting strategic points, almost quarterly over a period of one year in 2002. The quality of water was assessd by estimating dissolved metals such as Ca, Mg, Fe, Pb, Cd and Cr using standard methods and calibrated apparatus. It was observed that dilution during rainy season decreases the metal concentration level to a considerable extent. However the enrichment of these metals by bio-magnification and bio-accumulation in edible components produced in water is accepted to produce a remarkable effect on the water of the river “ Brahamani” which is of deep public concern.

KALLOL DEY, S.C. MOHAPATRA AND MRS. BIDYABATI MISRA

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