Assessment Of Water Quality Of Mir Alam Tank Hyderabad

Abstract

The city of Hyderabad is known as the Lake City of India owing to the numerous lakes surrounding the twin cities. However, over the years, the city has undergone unplanned urbanization along with the increased establishment of industries. Water quality of the lakes of Hyderabad has declined significantly due to the indiscriminate disposal of sewage and industrial effluents. The present study focused on an assessment of water quality of Mir Alam Tank. The impact of water quality of the lake was assessed by collecting data over a period of six years (2016 -2022) and analysing some of the significant parameters concerning water quality. The parameters utilize included DO, pH, Conductivity, BOD, Nitrates, Total coliforms, Fecal coliforms COD, Chlorides, sulfates, TDS, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Alkalinity, and hardness. The water quality of the Lake was considered unsatisfactory for drinking consumption, according to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) criteria for potable water (IS -10500: 2012). The studies have concluded that the lake has sufficient pollution to preclude aquatic life. The conclusion of this study can useful for the government to assist and strategically develop several different strategies to avert further pollution. The studies can also make contributions with regards to information excellence and research findings in Hyderabad Lakes.

DOI: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2025-62612911