Dr.Mahendra Kumar Maurya
Title
Physio-Chemical Characterization and Suitability Assessment of Water from Ramgarh (Sitabengra) area located in Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India
Document Abstract
Water is the most important in shaping the
land and regulating the climate. It is one of the most
important compounds that profoundly influence life.
The quality of water usually described according to its
physical and chemical characteristics. The present study
investigates the physio-chemical characteristics of water
from Ramgarh (Sitabengra) area located in Surguja
district, Chhattisgarh, India, to assess its suitability for
domestic, agricultural, and ecological purposes. Water
samples were collected during different seasons and
analyzed for key parameters including pH, electrical
conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS),
dissolved oxygen (DO), biological oxygen demand
(BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), alkalinity,
hardness, calcium, magnesium, chloride, nitrate,
sulfate, fluoride, and iron content. The analytical results
were compared against the standard permissible limits
recommended by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) and
WHO (World Health Organization). The findings reveal
that most parameters fall within acceptable limits,
although slight deviations in nitrate and iron
concentrations were observed in specific samples.
Seasonal fluctuations also influenced the water quality
index (WQI), particularly during the monsoon. Based
on the WQI classification, the water from Sitabengra,
Ramgarh is generally suitable for irrigation and
partially fit for drinking with minimal treatment. The
study emphasizes the need for regular monitoring to
ensure sustainable water resource management and to
prevent potential contamination from agricultural
runoff and anthropogenic activities in the surrounding
areas.
IJIRT 184856
Index Terms—Water quality assessment, Physio
chemical analysis, Ramgarh (Sitabengra), Surface
water, Total dissolved solids.