Assessment of Physico-Chemical and Bacteriological Characteristics of Water from Marine Drive Talab, Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh), with Reference to Fish and Human Health

Author(s): Shimran Soni, Harsh Verma, Dr. MK Maurya, and Hem Prakash

Abstract:

Surface water quality is a decisive factor governing the health of aquatic ecosystems and the safety of human populations dependent on aquatic resources. The present inves- tigation evaluates the physico-chemical and bacteriological properties of water collected from Marine Drive Talab, Ambikapur, Surguja District, Chhattisgarh. Water analy- sis was conducted by the District Water Testing Laboratory, Ambikapur, under the National Drinking Water Mission, following standard analytical procedures prescribed by the American Public Health Association and the Bureau of Indian Standards. The observed values were compared with drinking water standards recommended by BIS and the World Health Organization. Most chemical parameters were within acceptable or permissible limits; however, turbidity exceeded the acceptable limit, and delayed occurrence of coliform organisms was recorded. Although the chemical quality indi- cates moderately favourable conditions for freshwater fish survival, elevated turbidity and bacteriological contamination may pose long-term ecological stress and potential health risks.

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