Water Quality Assessment of Bandra Talao, Mumbai Maharashtra

Abstract: The study of water features in Mumbai, particularly focusing on Bandra Talao, reveals significant environmental concerns. Bandra Talao, a lake in Mumbai, has been found to be heavily polluted, primarily due to domestic sewage from its urbanized catchment area. The water quality was analyzed over several months, from November to August, assessing various Physico-chemical parameters. Key findings indicate that the lake suffers from excess nutrients due to its use for washing, bathing, and religious activities such as idol immersion. This has resulted in increased organic pollution which pose risk to both the ecosystem and public health. The study emphasizes the human impact on this vital water resource and suggests measures for its restoration, highlighting the need for improved waste management and pollution control strategies to preserve Bandra Talao's ecological integrity and utility for the community.