Assessing the Impact of Land Use Change on Water Quality in Urban Rivers: A Case Study in the Ganges Basin

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  • Priya Sharma Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Keywords:

Land use change, Water quality, Urban rivers

Abstract

This research investigates the effects of land use change on water quality parameters in urban rivers within the Ganges Basin. Utilizing water quality data and GIS analysis, we quantify the relationships between land cover types and water pollution levels, and recommend management strategies to mitigate adverse impacts on aquatic ecosystems.

Author Biography

Priya Sharma , Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Dr. Priya Sharma is an environmental engineer and water resources specialist at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Her research interests include the impacts of land use change on water quality, urban hydrology, and sustainable river basin management.

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2024-05-16 — Updated on 2024-05-27

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