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ClearComparative Analysis of Water Quality Parameters of Poondi Reservoir with Drinking Water Quality Standards for Sustainable Development
This paper is not about microplastics; it assesses the water quality of the Poondi Reservoir in India against drinking water standards for parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen, BOD, and TDS.
Geochemical evolution of dissolved trace elements in space and time in the Ramganga River, India
This paper is not about microplastics; it analyzes spatiotemporal variation in dissolved trace element concentrations in the Ramganga River in India across pre-monsoon, monsoon, and post-monsoon seasons.
Ecological risks of dammed reservoir waters using the example of the Turawa Reservoir in southern Poland
Researchers assessed the ecological potential and chemical pollution of the Turawa Reservoir in southern Poland from 2019 to 2021, examining phytoplankton, phytobenthos, and macrozoobenthos alongside heavy metals and other pollutants in a reservoir affected by decades of ongoing eutrophication.
Evaluating Nandini River Water Quality: a Systematic Review of Physicochemical Studies
This systematic review of physicochemical studies on the Nandini River found that water quality parameters including dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, and heavy metal concentrations frequently exceeded safe limits due to industrial and domestic discharge. The research highlights how river pollution from inadequate wastewater treatment can affect public health, a concern compounded by the presence of microplastics in similarly polluted waterways.
Quantification of microplastic in Red Hills Lake of Chennai city, Tamil Nadu, India
Researchers conducted the first study of microplastic distribution and sources in Red Hills Lake, a freshwater reservoir supplying drinking water to northern Chennai, India. Analysis of sediment samples revealed the presence of microplastic contamination, highlighting concerns about microplastic pollution in freshwater systems used for human water supply.
Microplastic contamination in freshwater ecosystems: The Hiren-2 Reservoir case study from Gujarat, India
Researchers examined the distribution, composition, and abundance of microplastics in the Hiren-2 Reservoir in Gujarat, India, finding microplastic concentrations ranging from 1.756 to 5.422 particles per liter. The study characterized microplastic contamination in a freshwater reservoir representing a growing concern for drinking water quality and aquatic ecosystem health in South Asia.
Water quality degradation and eutrophication risk in the Ashtamudi wetland: role of physicochemical factors and microplastics
Researchers assessed water quality and microplastic distribution across seven sites in the Ashtamudi coastal wetland in India, a Ramsar-designated site, finding significant spatial heterogeneity in both physicochemical parameters and microplastic contamination and evaluating eutrophication risk.
Microplastics in freshwater lakes: A case study from Southern India
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in Vellayani Lake, a major drinking water source in southern India, and found particles present across all sampling sites and seasons. Fibers were the most common shape, with polyethylene and polypropylene as the dominant polymer types, likely originating from domestic wastewater and fishing activities. The study highlights the need for monitoring microplastic pollution in freshwater lakes that serve as critical drinking water supplies.
Spatial and seasonal variations in abundance, distribution characteristics, and sources of microplastics in surface water of Mula river in Pune, India
Researchers measured microplastic levels in the Mula River in Pune, India, and found high concentrations averaging over 1,500 particles per liter, with industrial waste as the main source. These findings are concerning for human health because millions of people rely on this river, and the dominant plastics found are commonly used in food packaging.
Drinking water potability prediction using machine learning approaches: a case study of Indian rivers
Researchers applied machine learning techniques to predict drinking water quality in Indian rivers based on key parameters like pH, dissolved oxygen, and bacterial counts. Their models achieved high accuracy in classifying water as potable or non-potable. The study demonstrates how data-driven approaches could help developing countries monitor water safety more efficiently, especially in regions where traditional testing infrastructure is limited.
Carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risk assessment of river Ganges in different climatic conditions and regions of Uttarakhand, India
Researchers assessed health risks from heavy metals in the Ganges River, finding elevated arsenic at some sites and correlations between physicochemical parameters and metal concentrations.
Study on Water Quality and Trophic Status of Subtropical Cascade Reservoirs in Dongjiang River Basin in Dry Season
Researchers assessed the water quality and nutrient levels (trophic status) of three large reservoirs in China's Dongjiang River Basin during the dry season. These reservoirs supply drinking water to over 40 million people, making water quality monitoring — including for emerging contaminants like microplastics — essential for public health.
Estimation of Physico-chemical Index and Restoration Measures: a Case Study of Noon River in Kanpur Nagar, India
This study assessed the physico-chemical water quality of the Noon River in Kanpur, India, finding significant anthropogenic degradation and calling for regular monitoring and community-based pollution control measures to restore ecological balance.
A Critical Review on the Characterization and Distribution of Microplastic Contaminants in Indian Water Environments: Pathways and Related Hazards
This systematic review examines microplastic contamination in India's freshwater environments, including rivers and lakes. While marine ecosystems have gotten the most attention, freshwater sources — which supply drinking water — are also heavily contaminated. The findings highlight how inadequate waste management and recycling infrastructure allow microplastics to spread through the water systems that communities depend on.
Assessment of microplastics and associated ecological risk in the Hirakud Reservoir, Odisha, India
Researchers assessed microplastic pollution in the water and sediments of India's Hirakud Reservoir, characterizing particles by abundance, shape, size, color, and chemical composition using scanning electron microscopy and FTIR. They also evaluated the ecological risk posed by the contamination. The study highlights that even inland freshwater reservoirs in India are experiencing significant microplastic pollution.
Comparison Study of Water of Manchhar Lake with Drinking Water Quality Standard of World Health Organization
This study measured several water quality parameters in Manchhar Lake, Pakistan's largest freshwater lake, and compared them to WHO drinking water standards, finding that industrial wastewater discharge is degrading the lake's water quality. The study is focused on water quality monitoring rather than microplastics.
Delving Deep into the Microplastics Crisis in the Indian Aquatic Environment
This review synthesized research on microplastic contamination in India's aquatic environments—rivers, lakes, and coastal waters—covering sources, distribution, ecological impacts, and human exposure risks. The authors found microplastics widespread in Indian water bodies and highlighted the particular vulnerability of rural communities that rely on these waters for drinking and food.
A preliminary assessment of microplastics in the waters and sediments of the second-largest freshwater lagoon in India
Researchers conducted a preliminary assessment of microplastics in the waters and sediments of Pulicat lagoon, India's second-largest freshwater lagoon, using microscopy, ATR-FTIR, and Micro-Raman spectroscopy, finding average microplastic abundances in surface water of 3.12 +/- 1.53 particles per sample.
An Appraisal on the Microplastics Pollution in Aruvikkara Reservoir, Kerala, India
Microplastics were found in surface water samples from Kerala's Aruvikkara Reservoir — a drinking water source for Thiruvananthapuram — during both monsoon and post-monsoon seasons, with pellets, fragments, fibers, and films identified by FTIR spectroscopy.
Identification of Aquatic Macro-invertebrates and Determination of E. coli and Heavy Metals in Rawal Lake, Pakistan
Researchers assessed water quality in Rawal Lake, Pakistan using aquatic macro-invertebrates as bioindicators alongside E. coli and heavy metal analysis, collecting samples from three sites and finding contamination levels indicative of anthropogenic pollution threatening this drinking water source for Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
Microplastics: an emerging environmental contaminant in surface water bodies of Indore, Central India
Researchers examined microplastic contamination in three lakes in the Indore district of Madhya Pradesh, Central India, collecting water samples and performing risk assessment to characterize microplastic abundance, morphology, and polymer types in these freshwater bodies. The study found microplastics present across all sampled lakes, contributing baseline data on microplastic pollution in central Indian urban freshwater ecosystems.
Risk assessment of heavy metals in the freshwater lake sediments around Eppawala phosphate deposit, Sri Lanka
Not relevant to microplastics — this study assesses heavy metal (including chromium, cadmium, lead, and arsenic) contamination in freshwater lake sediments near a phosphate deposit in Sri Lanka, finding elevated concentrations likely linked to agricultural practices.
Detecting and Quantifying Microplastics in Drinking Reservoirs
This study reviewed and evaluated methods for detecting and quantifying microplastics in drinking water reservoirs, highlighting the urgent need for standardized analytical approaches to accurately assess human exposure to microplastic contamination.
Assessment of the Present State and Future Fate of River Saraswati, India: Water Quality Indices and Forecast Models as Diagnostic and Management Tools
This study assessed the water quality of India's River Saraswati using multiple water quality indices and forecast models, documenting declining conditions caused by diverse pollution sources and providing tools for river conservation management.