Water quality in the Central Himalaya.

摘要

This article reviews water quality studies in the Central Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal of different sources (surface water, groundwater and rainwater) and from different river systems as well as lakes and ponds. All the major river systems are included, and the water quality status of both upland and lowland streams and rivers are described separately. Studies on lakes and ponds are considered under different headings. Water quality studies of public distribution systems such as from taps, wells and other source types are cited separately. Water quality criteria and standards for different uses are discussed briefly and recommendations for water quality management are put forward..