Seasonal Variations in Water Quality Parameters of Yeldari Dam, Maharashtra
Author : SM Yeole, Shubhangi P Kakde and Shubhangi S Bharti
Abstract :
Variations of water parameters have a major effect on reservoir ecological health and water quality. This paper presents a study of the physicochemical properties of the Yeldari Dam in Parbhani District, Maharashtra. Monthly changes in physical and chemical parameters include water temperature, air temperature, total solids, pH, dissolved oxygen, free carbon dioxide, total hardness, chloride, alkalinity, phosphorus, and nitrates. They were evaluated for a year, from November 2023 to October 2024. All parameters were within the permissible range. Comparisons to previous studies on Yeldari Dam revealed significant concurrence, while higher sediment and nutrient levels indicate increased anthropogenic pressure. The findings highlight the significance of constantly seasonal monitoring for the long-term management of water quality, fisheries, and downstream irrigation.
Keywords :
Yeldari Dam, water quality parameters, seasonal variations, long-term management.
