Comparative analysis of water quality in two Wetlands of Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal

Bhaskar Mahanayak *

Department of Zoology, Berhampore Girls’ College, Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 12(02), 515–521.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.12.2.1230
Publication history: 
Received on 29May 2024; revised on 07 July 2024; accepted on 09 July 2024
 
Abstract: 
This study provides a comparative analysis of the water quality in two wetlands, Chaltia Beel and Bishnupur Beel, located in Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal. Water samples were analyzed for microbiological and chemical parameters, including Total Coliform, pH, Temperature, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Turbidity, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Nitrate, Phosphate, Ammoniacal Nitrogen, and Total Alkalinity. The results indicated significant differences between the two wetlands. Chaltia Beel exhibited higher levels of microbial contamination and phosphate, while Bishnupur Beel had better dissolved oxygen levels and lower total coliform counts. These findings highlight the varying impacts of anthropogenic activities on the water quality of the two wetlands. Continuous monitoring and management efforts are essential to preserve their ecological health.
 
Keywords: 
Wetlands; Water Quality; Chaltia Beel; Bishnupur Beel; Murshidabad
 
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