Natural Self-Purification of Flowing Rivers: Investigating the Unseen Filtration Mechanisms in Rural and Hilly Settlements
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This research paper explores how rivers flowing through multiple villages in hilly regions remain clean despite repeated human use. It investigates natural self-purification mechanisms like soil filtration, biofilms, aeration, and mineral leaching. A case study from the Parvathipuram region supports these findings. The study highlights the importance of preserving river ecosystems for sustainable water use. It concludes that nature has its own filtration system that rural practices can align with responsibly.
Author: udayana, ananth kumar
Language: English
Subfield: Water Science and Technology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930671614
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