24-10-2014, 04:28 PM
Abstracts: This study has been conducted to develop the Water Quality Index (WQI) of the Mahi River based on water quality parameters of DO, MPN, pH, BOD5, COD, Turbidity and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). The study included surface water quality sampling & its analysis, rating of parameters by experts and determining the water quality using value function graphs. WQI is one of the most effective tools to communicate information on the quality of water to the concerned citizens and policy makers or water resource managers. WQI is calculated from the point of view of the suitability of surface water for fish, wildlife and bathing.