STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF POLLUTION IN KHAN RIVER

Abstract

Pollution studies of the River Khan, Indore (India) have been made, with an emphasis on the biological
assessment of water quality. The study covers a critical analysis and testing of various European methods for the
biological monitoring of water pollution, under the Indian conditions in the River Khan. The river has been divided into
different zones of pollution. The biological data have been correlated with the chemical data, and the practical
implications of the European saprobity system, under the Indian conditions have been discussed. The importance of
rivers in the assessment of water quality in the river has also been discussed. A total 14 water quality minimum and
maximum value of colour, pH, , total dissolved solids, Phosphate, total alkalinity, chloride, total Calcium Hardness,
nitrate, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, Sulphate, Sodium and potassium were noted and it was
found that these factors were responsible for bad condition of river in the city. Author enlightens the importance of
eliminating wastes from the river