WATER QUALITY STUDY OF RIVER YAMUNA WITH SPECIAL APPREHENSION TO AGRA

The Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganga River, is one of the most polluted rivers in India. The total length of Yamuna River from origin at Saptrishi Kund to its confluence with Ganga at Allahabad is 1376 km traversing through five states. The rapid growth and the high population density in India make the situation getting worse very fast. As per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) the water quality of River Yamuna is of the category which makes it fit only for irrigation, industrial cooling and controlled waste disposal. The main stream of river originates from the Yamunotri glacier (Saptrishi Kund) near Bander punch peaks. Arising from the source, the river flows through series of curves and rapids for about120km to emerge into Indo­Gangetic plains at DakPattharin Uttaranchal.In this study we will try to find out the level of pollution of river Yamuna by conducting several tests on the water sample collected from the various locations. Some tests that will be conducted are as follows. We will also be finding the causes of its pollution.