Impacts of brick units on geo-environment along the Pravara River, West Maharashtra, India using statistical techniques

Abstract

An attempt has been made to identify instream brick units and its Geo-environmental impacts on the Pravara river. The main aim of this research work is to analyse Geo-environmental impacts on the Pravara River water, for which water samples from 10 sampling stations within tehsil have been collected during 1st week of Jun 2021. Physico-chemical parameters have been analyzed by standard method. The Field observations reveal that enhancement in population has been observed every year and with population growth brick kilns also increased. It is 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 Water quality has been deteoriated at Kokanevadi, Kasara Dumala (WQI-78.3) and Umbari. Results also shows that at Sangamner, Kokanevadi and Kasara Dumala water is not fit for drinking purpose. To analyze Physio-chemical characteristics of water is the main aim of the research with remedial measures to mitigate the deterioration and related consequences in future.