A Study of the Impacts of Unsustainable Human Activities on the Degradation of the Kothari River in Bhilwara City, Rajasthan
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The study investigates the degradation of the Kothari River in Bhilwara city, Rajasthan, caused by unsustainable human activities. Rapid industrialization and population growth have led to the continuous discharge of industrial effluents and untreated sewage, severely affecting the river’s water quality. Unsustainable agricultural practices, including the overuse of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, further contribute to the pollution load and declining aquatic ecosystem health. The research utilizes both primary data as well as secondary data. Analysis of these data reveals alarming levels of contamination and declining ecological balance. The findings emphasize the urgent need for sustainable management, industrial regulation and agricultural reforms to mitigate river pollution and ensure the long-term environmental sustainability of the Kothari River in Bhilwara. Keywords: Kothari River, Bhilwara City, Industrial Effluents, Untreated Sewage, Unsustainable Agriculture
DOI: 10.36713/epra24941
Authors: Neha Pareek, Dr. Abhishek Srivastava
Language: English
Subfield: Water Science and Technology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416430776
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