ALGAE AS A BIOINIDICATOR-TO STUDY ORGANIC WATER POLLUTION OF RIVER YERALA (VASGADE) DIST-SANGLI MAHARASHTRA (INDIA)

Alage are one of the most rapid bioindicator of water quality due to their short lifespan, quick response to pollutants. Alagal communities like diatoms and blue green alage effective bioindicators of organic pollution in the Yerala river. The study found that all Sample site had total scores Exceeding more than 20, confirming significant organic pollution. Analysis of water parameters confirm that sampling site 2 highly polluted than site 1, The Findings revealed that the river Surface water quality was adversely impacted by agricultural run of and domestic waste water. The nutrient overload in the river Yerala causes the environment Favourable for alage growth.