Author(s):
1. M. Asif:
Center for Integrated Mountain Research, University of the Punjab,Lahore,Pakistan
2. M. Yaseen:
Center for Integrated Mountain Research, University of the Punjab,Lahore,Pakistan
3. S. U. Shahid:
Center for Integrated Mountain Research, University of the Punjab,Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract:
The research aimed to evaluate the surface water quality of Gilgit city by comparing the actual values of physio-chemical and microbiological parameters with that of the national standards for drinking water quality of Pakistan. A total of Sixteen surface water samples were gathered from the study area to analyze their quality. Multiple parameters including fluoride, hardness, pH, nitrite, nitrate, chloride, and TDS were mapped spatially using inverse distance weighting. To compute water quality index, ArcGIS Model Builder and ArcPy were employed. The key informants interviews and focus group discussions were also conducted to list the water-related problems. The findings of the water quality index ensured the good quality of collected surface water samples using physicochemical parameters but the occurrence of microbiological contamination in both rivers declared water unfit for drinking. It showed that the water of the city is being contaminated due to anthropogenic activities. The mixing of wastewater into drinking water sources was also reported by the respective authorities and community. The residents also suggested to repair filtration plants as well as cover the water storage structures on an urgent basis. The study will be helpful to concerned departments of the study area to plan their resources and provide their services to the residents efficiently.
Page(s):
260-270
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Science, Volume: 74, Issue: 4, Year: 2022
Keywords:
Water quality
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water quality index
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focus group discussion
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Gilgit City
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Key Informants Interviews
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