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@article{184856,
        author = {Dr. M . K. Maurya and Mr. Govind Prasad and Mr. Pawan Chaudhary and Mr. Gaukaran Chakradhar and Miss Anshumala},
        title = {Physio-Chemical Characterization and Suitability Assessment of Water from Ramgarh (Sitabengra) area located in Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {3784-3793},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184856},
        abstract = {Water is the most important in shaping the land and regulating the climate. It is one of the most important compounds that profoundly influence life. The quality of water usually described according to its physical and chemical characteristics. The present study investigates the physio-chemical characteristics of water from Ramgarh (Sitabengra) area located in Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India, to assess its suitability for domestic, agricultural, and ecological purposes. Water samples were collected during different seasons and analyzed for key parameters including pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), dissolved oxygen (DO), biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), alkalinity, hardness, calcium, magnesium, chloride, nitrate, sulfate, fluoride, and iron content. The analytical results were compared against the standard permissible limits recommended by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) and WHO (World Health Organization). The findings reveal that most parameters fall within acceptable limits, although slight deviations in nitrate and iron concentrations were observed in specific samples. Seasonal fluctuations also influenced the water quality index (WQI), particularly during the monsoon. Based on the WQI classification, the water from Sitabengra, Ramgarh is generally suitable for irrigation and partially fit for drinking with minimal treatment. The study emphasizes the need for regular monitoring to ensure sustainable water resource management and to prevent potential contamination from agricultural runoff and anthropogenic activities in the surrounding areas.},
        keywords = {Water quality assessment, Physio-chemical analysis, Ramgarh (Sitabengra), Surface water, Total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, BIS.},
        month = {September},
        }