Assessing the Impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on the Water Quality of River Hooghly, West Bengal, India: A Case Study
Rivers are crucial components of human civilization, as they provide water for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. Additionally, they transport domestic and industrial waste to the sea. The Ganga River is a major river in India, originating from Gangotri in the north, flowing through five pr...
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| description | Rivers are crucial components of human civilization, as they provide water for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. Additionally, they transport domestic and industrial waste to the sea. The Ganga River is a major river in India, originating from Gangotri in the north, flowing through five provinces, and discharging into the Bay of Bengal. This study examined the impact of land use and land cover changes (LULC) on water quality along the River Hooghly in India. The research involved collecting water samples from different locations and analyzing them in the laboratory to estimate various parameters. The findings indicate that the expansion of built-up and agricultural lands is causing a reduction in tree cover and water bodies, leading to deteriorating water quality. The study highlights the need for sustainable land use practices and improved water management to preserve the river’s ecosystem and maintain water quality. Specifically, the study identified localities in the vicinity of Dakshineshwar, Shibpur, and Garden Reach as particularly vulnerable to water quality deterioration due to LULC changes and population growth. The study’s results provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in implementing strategies to address the challenges posed by land use changes and population growth. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-af8ebef9c9d64280abf95bbbcd01b8f02023-11-17T11:26:04ZengMDPI AGHydrology2306-53382023-03-011037110.3390/hydrology10030071Assessing the Impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on the Water Quality of River Hooghly, West Bengal, India: A Case StudyGhritartha Goswami0Sameer Mandal1Sudip Basack2Rishika Mukherjee3Moses Karakouzian4Department of Civil Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli 791109, IndiaDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli 791109, IndiaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Elitte College of Engineering, MAKA University of Technology, Kolkata 700113, IndiaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Elitte College of Engineering, MAKA University of Technology, Kolkata 700113, IndiaDepartment of Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USARivers are crucial components of human civilization, as they provide water for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. Additionally, they transport domestic and industrial waste to the sea. The Ganga River is a major river in India, originating from Gangotri in the north, flowing through five provinces, and discharging into the Bay of Bengal. This study examined the impact of land use and land cover changes (LULC) on water quality along the River Hooghly in India. The research involved collecting water samples from different locations and analyzing them in the laboratory to estimate various parameters. The findings indicate that the expansion of built-up and agricultural lands is causing a reduction in tree cover and water bodies, leading to deteriorating water quality. The study highlights the need for sustainable land use practices and improved water management to preserve the river’s ecosystem and maintain water quality. Specifically, the study identified localities in the vicinity of Dakshineshwar, Shibpur, and Garden Reach as particularly vulnerable to water quality deterioration due to LULC changes and population growth. The study’s results provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in implementing strategies to address the challenges posed by land use changes and population growth.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5338/10/3/71alkalinitydissolved oxygendissolved solidsBODCODpH |
| spellingShingle | Ghritartha Goswami Sameer Mandal Sudip Basack Rishika Mukherjee Moses Karakouzian Assessing the Impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on the Water Quality of River Hooghly, West Bengal, India: A Case Study Hydrology alkalinity dissolved oxygen dissolved solids BOD COD pH |
| title | Assessing the Impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on the Water Quality of River Hooghly, West Bengal, India: A Case Study |
| title_full | Assessing the Impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on the Water Quality of River Hooghly, West Bengal, India: A Case Study |
| title_fullStr | Assessing the Impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on the Water Quality of River Hooghly, West Bengal, India: A Case Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessing the Impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on the Water Quality of River Hooghly, West Bengal, India: A Case Study |
| title_short | Assessing the Impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on the Water Quality of River Hooghly, West Bengal, India: A Case Study |
| title_sort | assessing the impacts of land use and land cover changes on the water quality of river hooghly west bengal india a case study |
| topic | alkalinity dissolved oxygen dissolved solids BOD COD pH |
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