Study of Physico-chemical Characteristics of Water Bodies of Burdwan Municipal Area, West Bengal, India

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Mondal, N.K. | Sinha, M. | Datta, J.K. | Gupta, S.

Affiliations: Institute of Science and Education, University of Burdwan, Burdwan – 713104, India | Department of Environmental Science, University of Burdwan, Burdwan – 713104, India

Note: [] Corresponding author. E-mail: nabakumar_mondal@indiatimes.com

Abstract: A study has been undertaken to evaluate the physico-chemical parameters (colour, temperature, pH, DO, COD, alkalinity, hardness, sodium, potassium, nitrate-nitrogen, phosphate) in surface water bodies (pond water) in Burdwan municipal area of West Bengal. Water samples collected from Ranisayar, Shyamsayar, Raj College pond, Laldighi, Krishnasayar, Kamalsayar, Gopalsayar, Hatipukur, Gargarghat and Bashbera were analyzed in laboratory. Results reveal that Ranisayar has less dissolved oxygen; COD of Ranisayar, Shyamsayar, Laldighi, Gopalsayar and Bashbera are high. All these ten ponds have high sodium and potassium concentration and the Krisnasayar has the highest phosphate level among these five ponds. Ultimately it is concluded that Ranisayar, Shyamsayar, Laldighi, Gopalsayar and Bashbera are more polluted than remaining five ponds.

Keywords: Physico-chemical, COD, municipal area, potassium, Ranisayar, Shyamsayar, phosphate level

Journal: Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 93-96, 2010