Limnological Investigation of Three Freshwater Springs of Pulwama District- Kashmir Valley

Authors

  • Sami Ullah Bhat*, Ashok K. Pandit and Rizwan Mudathir

Abstract

Abstract

An assessment on quality and hygienic conditions of spring water was undertaken in Pulwama during 2009.The present investigation was carried out during January 2009 – June 2009 in three limnocrene freshwater springs located in single groundwater area in Pulwama district, Kashmir. A perusal of the data showed that these springs were hard water type with slightly lower values to higher values of DO (1.6-12mg/L). The ionic composition of the spring waters revealed the predominance of bicarbonate and calcium over the other ions with usual ionic progression as HCO3- >Ca++ >Mg++ >Na+ >K+. The water of all the three springs is used for multipurpose including drinking, irrigation, washing, bathing etc. None of the parameters studied floated the standards set by W.H.O. for drinking water quality.

Keywords: Limnological, Water quality, groundwater, Spring, Kashmir Valley

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Author Biography

Sami Ullah Bhat*, Ashok K. Pandit and Rizwan Mudathir

Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J& K, India-190006.* Corresponding Author

Published

05-10-2010

How to Cite

Ashok K. Pandit and Rizwan Mudathir, S. U. B. (2010). Limnological Investigation of Three Freshwater Springs of Pulwama District- Kashmir Valley. Recent Research in Science and Technology, 2(2). Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/rrst/article/view/381

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Geography and Geology