Authors : Ganesh S. Shinde; Sambhaji D. Shinde; Prakash S. Shinde

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jul697

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Abstract : Assessment and monitoring of physicochemical parameters are crucial for sustainable water resource management and the protection of public health. The present study evaluates water quality in the Kadvi River Basin, Maharashtra (India), through systematic sampling of river, lake, pond, and well water sources during pre- and postmonsoon seasons. Key physicochemical parameters, including pH, electrical conductivity (EC), salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO), total alkalinity, chlorides, carbonates, bicarbonates, total dissolved solids (TDS), and major ions such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and phosphate, were analyzed using standard laboratory methods. Significant fluctuations in physicochemical parameters were observed in villages such as Bhadale and Bambawade. The post-monsoon samples recorded comparatively higher concentrations of sodium (up to 99.44 mg/L) and potassium (up to 53.82 mg/L). Hydrochemical characterization using Piper plot analysis revealed that the dominant water type is Ca–Mg–HCO₃ facies, indicating carbonate weathering as the primary geochemical control. During the pre-monsoon season, water samples exhibited a transition towards mixed Ca–Mg–Cl facies with increased sodium content, attributed to evaporation effects and prolonged water–rock interaction. In contrast, post-monsoon samples were predominantly clustered within the freshwater zone, reflecting dilution effects and improved water quality due to rainfall recharge. The findings emphasize the need for regular monitoring and the implementation of location-specific water management strategies, particularly in high-elevation and resource-limited villages, to ensure long-term water sustainability and ecosystem health.

Keywords : Physicochemical Analysis; Water Quality Assessment; Seasonal Variation; Environmental Monitoring; River Basin Management.

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