Affiliations: DOS in Environmental Science, University of Mysore,
Manasagangothri, Mysore, Karnataka, India | DOS in Chemistry, University of Mysore,
Manasagangothri, Mysore, Karnataka, India | DOS in Microbiology, University of Mysore,
Manasagangothri, Mysore, Karnataka, India
Abstract: The physico-chemical, bacteriological and algal analysis was carried
out to assess the water quality of Kabini river in and around Nanjudeswara
temple in Nanjangud (Mysore) and the results are presented in this paper. Water
quality of this holy place was found impaired with mass bathing and offerings
made in this river, which cause organic pollution. Different physico-chemical
and bacteriological parameters were measured by standard method. From the
obtained data, it is found that parameters like colour, turbidity, acidity, DO,
BOD, COD, total bacterial count, coliform and E. coli exceeds the permissible
value for organized out door bathing use of water in this river, whereas other
parameters were found within limits or below limits. Metal concentration in
river water and algal were found higher in summer followed by winter and rainy
seasons. In the present observation, there was significant metallic level in
river water at effluent mixing zone, which directly correlates with metal
concentration in algal species which may significantly reduce the biotic
community and trophic level in river in ecosystem. Based on this study, this
paper provides the scientific information to the concerned for the
implementation of river restoration plan and conservation of water body.
Keywords: Pollution, water quality, physico-chemical parameter, Kabini river
