ABSTRACT
Water is the basis of life and the environment. If the water is not utilized sustainably, it will lead to scarcity and cause destruction. Along with the water, its quality should also be maintained. The present study was carried out to analyse the water quality of Poovar Estuary, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Poovar Estuary is a well-known tourist destination, which is popular for floating resorts and boating in the mangrove forest. The present study focused on physico-chemical analysis such as temperature, pH, conductivity, salinity, total dissolved solids, alkalinity, acidity, carbon dioxide, hardness, sodium, potassium, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, and MPN (Most Probable Number) based on APHA (1992). Fifteen samples in all were taken at various locations along the estuary. The study region has significant quantities of potassium and sodium. The MPN is very high at most sampling sites, because of the extremely high level of E. coli present, it is not suitable for household consumption. To prevent health issues, some measures must be taken to lower the coliforms in the water.
AUTHOR AFFILIATIONS
1 Department of Environmental Science, St. John’s College Anchal, Kollam
2 Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, St. Berchman’s College, Changanassery
CITATION
Brilliant R, Jophy J and Vincy MV (2025) Physico-Chemical Profile of the Poovar Estuary: An Ecological and Tourism Hotspot in South Kerala, India. Environmental Science Archives 4(2): 735-744.
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