Vijay Shankar Maurya

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Barkatullah University Bhopal Madhya Pradesh

This study assesses the Water Quality Index (WQI) of Lower Lake and identifies the primary sources of pollution contributing to its degradation. Various parameters including atmospheric and water temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen (DO), calcium (Ca), nitrate (−), chloride, total hardness, total alkalinity, and total dissolved solids (T...

The study presents a comprehensive evaluation of water quality in Ghoda Pachad Dam, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. There are four internationally recognized water quality index (WQI) methods: National Sanitation Foundation Water Quality Index (NSFWQI), Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index (CCMEWQI), Oregon Water Quality Ind...

The study area, Shahpura Lake, is located in a prominent residential area in Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. The lake was constructed during the period of 1974-1975 and is considered a man-made perennial lake. Its coordinates are 23.12° N latitude and 77.25° E longitude. The lake receives untreated domestic sewage water from sewage inle...

Water quality assessment is of utmost importance in monitoring the well-being of freshwater systems and ensuring the long-term viability of aquatic ecosystems. A variety of indices and indicators are utilized to evaluate the physical and chemical attributes of water bodies, as well as the abundance and diversity of benthic organisms. Benthic organi...

The study focused on examining the diversity, composition, and distribution of phytoplankton in the Lower Lake, Bhopal. Four sampling sites were selected for the study, and sampling was carried out from June to November 2022. The phytoplankton samples were collected using a plankton sampler net with a mesh size of 25um. The results of the study rev...