Abstract
This study determines the quality and corrosiveness of the Ganga river for the year 2019 in pre, post, and monsoon seasons. The increase in the pollution level in the river body impacts the river ecosystem. Here, the quality of Ganges water at seven ghats in Patna is determined based on Water Quality Index (WQI) and corrosion potential. Twenty-one samples from seven ghats were taken in pre, post, and monsoon seasons. Physicochemical characteristics, namely Turbidity, pH, Calcium, Sulphate, Nitrate, Total Dissolved Solid, Magnesium, Chloride, Hardness, Dissolved Oxygen, Alkalinity, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Temperature, Electrical Conductivity, Most Probable Number, etc. were determined and was compared with Indian Standard (IS 10500:2012) as well as LSI, RSI, AI, PSI, and Ls were calculated according to mathematical expression. It was concluded that due to increasing in the value of BOD, Turbidity, and MPN/100 ml in all the ghats, Ganga river water is not fit for drinking purposes without treatment. It is also concluded that Wildlife and Fisheries are safe for survival in Ganga water. The Ganga water is almost safe for irrigation.
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