Effects of Anthropogenic Activitieson the Fresh Water Ecosystem—A CaseStudy of Kappithodu in Kerala

摘要

A case study was conducted on the impact of anthropogenic activities on the water quality parameters of Kappithodu, a small tributary of Pamba River, in Alappuzha district of Kerala, from October 2013 to September 2014. The river is found to be heavily polluted with wastes and effluents from many Prawn peeling centers, Vandanam Medical college hospitals and outlets of the septic tanks of nearby houses. Water quality analysis and bacteriological studies were conducted based on standard hydrological and microbiological methods. Bacteriological studies revealed that water body is highly polluted with Conform Bacteria, Klebsiella and Pseudomonas. Water quality analysis revealed the presence of phosphates, nitrates and chloride ions in high quantities.