Landuse and Water Quality: A case study in the upper catchments of Tamiraparani River Basin - Couverture souple

Magesh, N.S.; Chandrasekar, N.

 
9783330001466: Landuse and Water Quality: A case study in the upper catchments of Tamiraparani River Basin
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ISBN 10 : 3330001461 ISBN 13 : 9783330001466
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

In order to understand the stream dynamics in different landuse, a morphometric analysis was carried to evaluate the physical characteristics of the study area. Water quality monitoring was carried out to understand the physico-chemical parameters in the study area. The examination of the physico-chemical parameters reveals that most of the water quality parameters are below the permissible limit of WHO standards for drinking and irrigational purposes. Understanding the relationships between land use characteristics and river water chemistry provides a base for determining how future changes in land use and climate will influence river water quality and functioning. Therefore, it is important to determine the processes that regulate river water chemistry in landscapes under increasing pressure from human population, whether from urbanization or more intensive food production. The results of river water chemistry reveals that the turbidity and high concentration of nitrogen compounds in the river water is probably due to confluence of leached organic matter from the vicinity of agricultural lands and turbulence of water in the upstream areas.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

In order to understand the stream dynamics in different landuse, a morphometric analysis was carried to evaluate the physical characteristics of the study area. Water quality monitoring was carried out to understand the physico-chemical parameters in the study area. The examination of the physico-chemical parameters reveals that most of the water quality parameters are below the permissible limit of WHO standards for drinking and irrigational purposes. Understanding the relationships between land use characteristics and river water chemistry provides a base for determining how future changes in land use and climate will influence river water quality and functioning. Therefore, it is important to determine the processes that regulate river water chemistry in landscapes under increasing pressure from human population, whether from urbanization or more intensive food production. The results of river water chemistry reveals that the turbidity and high concentration of nitrogen compounds in the river water is probably due to confluence of leached organic matter from the vicinity of agricultural lands and turbulence of water in the upstream areas.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr. N.S. Magesh’s research interests include the study of climate change and its impact on landuse and water resources. His research involves coupling the climate models with high resolution field data to explore the physical, chemical, and ecological processes in Tamiraparani river basin, South India.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2016
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3330001461
ISBN 13 
9783330001466
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
124
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