River Water Quality Assessment in Beed District of Maharashtra: Seasonal Parametric Variations

The water quality of rivers at Beed district was analyzed to assess their suitability for drinking and domestic. The sampling was done seasonally and the study period was divided into three seasons i.e. winter, summer and monsoon. The physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters were compared with standard values, recommended by Indian Council of Medical Research, the Bureau of Indian Standards and the World Health Organization. The water was found moderately hard and unfit for consumption and domestic purposes.