Geographical analysis of instream and along brick kilns and its impact on the water quality of River Pravara.

Abstract

An attempt has been made to identified instream brick units and its impact on water quality in the Pravara River. The main aim of the paper is to analysis physico-chemical analysis of the Pravara River water, for that water samples for 10 sampling stations within tehsil have been collected during 1st week of January 2020. Physico-chemical parameters have been analyzed by standard method. The Field observations reveals that enhancement in population has been observed every year and with population growth brick kilns also increased. It are easy source of money earning specially for rural economy. Many brick kilns are instream for easy availability of soil and water but it declined water quality. Study reveals that in the study area due to instream brick units turbidity (>39 NTU) and TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) (>700 mg/l) have been increased at Kokanevadi, Kasara Dumala and Umbari. Results also shows that at Sangamner, Kokanevadi and Kasara Dumala water is not feet for drinking purpose. To analyze that Physio-chemical characteristics of water is the main aim of the research with remedial measures for mitigate the deterioration and related consequences in future.