Analysis of Water Quality Using Physico-Chemical Parameters of Rangavali Dam, Navapur (Nandurbar District), Maharashtra

Abstract Water quality analysis plays a critical role in the stable management of water resources and environmental monitoring. The dam is classified in Nabapur Taluk, in the Nandarbar region of Maharastra and serves as an important water source for agriculture and use. As an artificial structure built on river channels, dams modify the natural abiotic and biological factors of the river, leading to changes that affect the ecosystem compared to rivers rather than wild.The purpose of this study is to assess dam water quality by analyzing key physical and chemical parameters that determine their capabilities for various applications. parameters including the pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, total dissolved solids, free carbon dioxide, transparency, total hardness, chloride, alkalinity, phosphates, and nitrates, etc. are thoroughly measured. These factors affect the dam's ability to provide safe drinking water, support agriculture and maintain water lifespan. Physical characteristics, such as water temperature and transparency, affect the general ecosystem, affecting the growth of aquatic plants and organisms. Meanwhile, chemical parameters, such as pH, dissolved oxygen and nitrates, are necessary to maintain a healthy aquatic environment and provide suitable water for human consumption and irrigation. Including the impact of dams on these parameters, this study provides a complete assessment of water quality and provides valuable information for effective management in queue movements and sustainable use of water resources.