Assessing the impact of pollution on water quality - A case study of Brar-i- Nambal and Jhelum
Year: 2023
Type: preprint
Abstract: Many of the water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir, an area of India controlled as a Union Territory, have been encroached upon or transformed into marshes due to neglect and misuse, especially the smaller ones. Therefore, preserving ecological balance and a favourable environment depend on restoring and regenerating these water bodies. The Brar-i-Nambal water body and the river Jhelum, which are close to the historic Khanqah of Shahi-Hamdan and are in deterioration, are the subjects of this study. By monitoring various parameters, including pH, nitrate, phosphorus, turbidity, and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), the goal is to regulate the existing water quality of the sources. The study found that while low Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) concentration directly endangers the lake environment, excessive nitrate and phosphorus concentrations have promoted weed growth and siltation. In addition, plastic trash contamination is a severe environmental threat that requires immediate attention. The report suggests corrective actions, including raising public awareness of the need to protect water bodies, regular maintenance, increasing the amount of vegetation surrounding water bodies, and much more. A positive beginning towards reaching this goal is the preservation mission, Jal Darohar Sanrakshan Mission Amrit Sarovar, started by the honourable prime minister in 2022.
Source: Research Square
Authors: Mohmod Irfan Shah, Abdul Hannan Azad, Samreen Bilal, Er. Tahir Hassan, Ishfaq Ahmad Dar, Er. Irtiza Khurshid
Language: English
Subfield: Water Science and Technology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4366446499