Authors : 1R. G. Gupta, 2S. N. Nandeshwar, 3A. S. Mahakalkar
Page Nos : 444-451
Description :
Disposal of domestic sewage in unlined drains and nalas, cattle farming in
Nagpur city areas and dumping of city garbage in the landfill areas without any
hydrogeological considerations in rapidly developing Nagpur city have caused the main
source of pollution of Nag river water. The main purpose of this study was to analyze
the quality of Nag River water with respect to its Physicochemical parameters and
concentration of heavy metals i.e. Cu, Mn, Fe, Zn, Ni and Pd to find out its suitability
for irrigation purpose. In this study it was found that in the wastewater of Nag River,
concentration of Iron and zinc was highest whereas conc. of Nickel and lead was lowest.
The present study has concluded that the Water of Nag River is not suitable for
irrigation purpose in the month of March-May due to its high concentration of Heavy
metals than the permissible limits given by FAO where as it is suitable for irrigation in
the month of June-August because in this period due to rain fall the concentration of
Heavy metals become low due to dilution.
