Physico-Chemical Analysis of Musi River Water- Justification for Agricultural utilization

Abstract

This study evaluates water quality in Hyderabad's Musi River (Himayathsagar to Nalgonda) using key parameters as per Indian Standards. While pH met irrigation norms, Electrical Conductivity showed moderate salinity. Alarmingly, Biological Oxygen Demand exceeded irrigation limits by 3-4 times and drinking standards by 150 times, indicating severe organic pollution from untreated waste. The findings highlight the river's unsuitability for agricultural or domestic use without treatment, necessitating urgent remediation measures to restore water quality and protect public health.