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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Physico-chemical analysis of drinking water collected from different sites of Bisalpur dam during different seasons
Authors
Vijeyta Gupta, Rakhi Sarraf
Abstract
Water quality assessment is essential for ensuring the availability of
safe drinking water and maintaining public health. The present study evaluates
the physico-chemical characteristics of drinking water collected from three
selected sites of the Bisalpur Dam, Rajasthan, during different seasons—summer,
rainy (monsoon), and winter—over the period 2021–22 and 2022–23. Seasonal
variations in key water quality parameters such as temperature, turbidity, pH,
electrical conductivity, total solids, total dissolved solids, hardness, major
ions (calcium, magnesium, chloride, sulphate), nutrients (nitrate and
phosphate), dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand,
and fluoride were analyzed using standard analytical methods. The results
indicated noticeable seasonal fluctuations, with higher temperature, total
solids, hardness, and BOD values during summer, while comparatively lower
values were observed during winter. All analyzed parameters were found to be
within permissible limits prescribed by WHO and BIS guidelines, indicating that
the water quality of Bisalpur Dam remains suitable for drinking purposes
throughout the study period. The findings highlight the importance of regular
seasonal monitoring to ensure sustainable management of surface water resources
supplying major urban and rural populations.
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Pages:10-15
How to cite this article:
Vijeyta Gupta, Rakhi Sarraf "Physico-chemical analysis of drinking water collected from different sites of Bisalpur dam during different seasons". International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 10-15
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