Manisha Patil and Manisha Kulkarni
Abstract
Papad Khind lake located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, plays a critical role in local agriculture and groundwater recharge. Despite its socio-economic importance, limited scientific attention has been paid to its ecological health and environmental status. This study presents a water quality assessment of Papad Khind lake, focusing on water quality parameters like temperature, pH, COD, BOD, DO, turbidity, and TSS indicates the moderate to high pollution impact on water system by agricultural runoff and anthropogenic pressure.