• Ajit Dighe
• Ganesh Margaj

Freshwater resources in the rural places of India plays a crucial role in public health and agriculture purpose. Water quality assessment is essential for determining the suitability of water bodies for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. This study evaluates the physico-chemical characteristics of the Nadhavade dam located in Vaibhavwadi Taluka, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra during the period of June 2024 to May 2025. Water samples were collected and analysed for standard parameters, including pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS), electrical conductivity (EC), hardness, and key ions (nitrates, phosphates, chlorides, etc.). The results showed that water quality parameters remained largely within BIS and WHO permissible limits for drinking and irrigation purposes. Seasonal variations were observed, particularly in nutrient levels during the monsoon, indicating agricultural runoff as a potential source. The study concludes that while the dam water is largely suitable for local use, periodic monitoring is essential to ensure long-term water security and ecosystem health.

Nadhavade Dam, Water Quality, Physico-chemical Parameters, Seasonal Variation.

"Analysis of Physico-Chemical Parameters from Nadhavade Freshwater Dam, Vaibhavwadi ,Sindhudurg District, M. S. India.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.e462-e465, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509453.pdf

"Analysis of Physico-Chemical Parameters from Nadhavade Freshwater Dam, Vaibhavwadi ,Sindhudurg District, M. S. India.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppe462-e465, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509453.pdf