*Dept. of Zoology, Smt. G.G. Khadse College, Muktainagar
**Dept. of Botany, Smt. G.G. Khadse College, Muktainagar
*** School of Environmental and Earth Sciences, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
The present investigation was carried out to assess the impact of Muktabai festival at Muktainagar on river Tapi back water during Feb. 2012. The purpose of collection of water sample was to know the impact of festival activities on water bodies. Physico-chemical parameters of Tapi water were assessed including total Coliform, faecal Coliform with IMViC tests. The presence of faecal coliforms in water also hints at the potential presence of pathogenic microorganisms, which might cause water borne diseases. The results indicate that Tapi water was highly polluted at the time of Muktabai festival, the values of BOD and COD exceeded the maximum permissible limit. In view of the observed changes in the water quality, there is need to aware masses to use eco-friendly material for festival so that culture and environment can be preserved in a cohesive manner in nearby river Tapi area at Muktainagar.
Muktabai festival, Tapi River, Physico-chemical parameters, MPN, Muktainagar
