Vol. 12, Issue 1 (2023)

Author(s):
Ahire SG, Patil AV, Jadhav AB, Sawale DD, Phalke DH, Bote PD and Majik ST

Abstract:
The present investigation entitled “Water pollution intensity analysis of Mula river in Pune using BOD, COD and heavy metal concentration as primary parameters” was conducted during 2021-2022. The study was conducted by collecting 40 water samples along the Mula river water stretch in Pune from origin of Mula river to Sangamwadi area. Standard methods for analysing the BOD, COD and heavy metal concentration of water samples were adopted. The study showed that all 40 water samples had BOD and COD values below permissible limits of irrigation purpose. Whereas concentration of Ni, Cr and Cd was below 0.001 mg L^-1.