IRIS
Journal for Young Scientists
ISSN 2278-618X (Print)
ISSN 2278-6384 (Online)
© Patna Women’s College, Patna, India
Comparative analysis of physico-chemical, heavy metal pollutants and microbial indicators in pre and post idol immersion water sample of Ganga River, Patna
• Rajeev Ranjan • Aditi Raj • Parul Raj • Rishika
Received : January, 2024
Accepted : February, 2024
Corresponding Author : Rajeev Ranjan
Abstract: The present work is related to the water quality assessment and the extent of pollution in water body The present study depicts about the various effects of idol immersion in Ganga River by collecting the pre and post water samples from River Ganga. The idols are constructed of different components which when immersed in river leads to significant alteration in the water quality AAS technique was used for the detection of heavy metals. Physico-chemical parameters namely alkalinity, turbidity, electrical conductivity,
phosphate, sulphate, pH, chloride, fluoride, total hardness, COD, most probable number (MPN) etc were determined and were compared with Indian Standard Bureau, calculated according to mathematical expression. It was concluded that deviation in physico-chemical parameters indicates that Ganga River water is not safe for domestic use.
Keywords: Idol immersion, Hardness of water, Coliform, Water pollution, COD, MPN, pH.
Rajeev Ranjan
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous), Bailey Road, Patna-800 001, Bihar, India
E-mail : rajeev.zoo@patnawomenscollege.in
Aditi Raj
B.Sc. Ill year, Zoology (Hons.), Session: 2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
Parul Raj
B.Sc. Ill year, Zoology (Hons.), Session:2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
Rishika
B.Sc. Ill year, Zoology (Hons.), Session:2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
