Comparative Assessment of Water Quality In Terms Of Total Hardness from Godavari and Darna River, Nashik (M.S.) India

Abstract This study has been undertaken for comparative assessment of total hardness from Godavari and Darna River. Amount of Calcium and Magnesium in water is the primary indicator of hardness. The current study encompasses 32 Km of the Godavari River, featuring 26 sampling locations, and approximately 25 Km of the Darna River, which includes 10 sites. Groundwater quality continues to decline due to Geogenic and Anthropogenic activities raising significant concerns. The present investigation found that TH levels ranged from 105 to 252 mg/L, indicating that water is hard and not suitable for human consumption. During our general inspection of sampling sites, we found increased sewage waterways of many small businesses, disposal of residential garbage and Nirmalya is major reason for pollution of Godavari river. On the other side, overuse of chemical fertilizers due to increasing agricultural land near the Darna river is the cause of hardness of water. Comparative study of water quality of these rivers has not been studied till now. The main aim were to understand how different sources contribute in increased hardness of water. We analysed these two rivers to understand and compare effect of Geogenic and Anthropogenic activities on TH water. On the basis of result’s we conclude that more research is needed to make more appropriate recommendations.