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Environmental
Quality Monitoring of Haldi and Roopnarayan Rivers
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Foreword
The rivers are among the major freshwater resources in the country.
Most of the rivers are seasonal, and even those which have water
flowing throughout the year, have to meet the increasing pressure
of diverse and competing needs. The major consumers include irrigation,
drinking, and industrial activities
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been monitoring the
water quality of the major rivers of the country for identification
of polluting sources and to restore the wholesomeness of rivers.
The water quality of the Haldi and Roopnarayan rivers has been monitored
during 1999-2000, for assessment of pollution load and identification
of the designated best uses in the different stretches of these
rivers. The details
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the parameters monitored, the methodology followed, and the findings
alongwith observations about the pollution level and recommendations
have been compiled and brought out in this document.
We hope, the document will be useful in formulating measures for protection
and the restor,ation of the water quality of these important rivers.
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Dilip Biswas
Chairman, CPCB |
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