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Indias Water Ecosystem Health Data
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This dataset provides vital water quality information for lakes, ponds, tanks, and wetlands across India. It offers insights into the health of aquatic ecosystems, which are fundamental for supporting diverse plant and wildlife populations. The data captures various properties that scientists measure to determine water quality, including temperature, acidity (pH), dissolved solids (specific conductance), particulate matter (turbidity), dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), nitrite, nitrate, and coliform bacteria levels. Understanding these parameters is crucial as human activities on land, such as urban and agricultural runoff, can introduce pollutants and excessive nutrients that significantly impact water quality.
Columns
- STNCode: The unique code for each water monitoring station.
- Name of Monitoring Location: The name of the specific location where water quality was monitored.
- Type Water Body: The classification of the water body being studied (e.g., LAKE, TANK).
- State Name: The name of the Indian state where the water body is located.
- Temperature°C (Min): The minimum recorded water temperature in Celsius.
- Temperature°C (Max): The maximum recorded water temperature in Celsius.
- Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) (Min): The minimum concentration of dissolved oxygen in milligrams per litre.
- Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) (Max): The maximum concentration of dissolved oxygen in milligrams per litre.
- pH (Min): The minimum pH value of the water, indicating its acidity or alkalinity.
- pH (Max): The maximum pH value of the water, indicating its acidity or alkalinity.
- Conductivity (μmhos/cm) (Min): The minimum electrical conductivity of the water in micromhos per centimetre, reflecting dissolved solid content.
- Conductivity (μmhos/cm) (Max): The maximum electrical conductivity of the water in micromhos per centimetre.
- BOD (mg/L) (Min): The minimum Biochemical Oxygen Demand in milligrams per litre, measuring oxygen required for organic matter decomposition.
- BOD (mg/L) (Max): The maximum Biochemical Oxygen Demand in milligrams per litre.
- Nitrate N + Nitrite N(mg/L) (Min): The minimum combined level of nitrate and nitrite nitrogen in milligrams per litre.
- Nitrate N + Nitrite N(mg/L) (Max): The maximum combined level of nitrate and nitrite nitrogen in milligrams per litre.
- Fecal Coliform (MPN/100ml) (Min): The minimum Most Probable Number (MPN) of Fecal coliform bacteria per 100 millilitres.
- Fecal Coliform (MPN/100ml) (Max): The maximum Most Probable Number (MPN) of Fecal coliform bacteria per 100 millilitres.
- Total Coliform (MPN/100ml) (Min): The minimum Most Probable Number (MPN) of Total coliform bacteria per 100 millilitres.
- Total Coliform (MPN/100ml) (Max): The maximum Most Probable Number (MPN) of Total coliform bacteria per 100 millilitres.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file,
Water_pond_tanks_2021.csv, with a size of 75.51 kB. It is structured with 20 distinct columns and contains approximately 620 records of water quality measurements. Specific numbers for all rows are not explicitly available, but column valid counts suggest this approximate record count.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Environmental Monitoring: Tracking and assessing the overall health of India's water bodies.
- Pollution Analysis: Identifying sources and impacts of pollutants, excessive nutrients, and sediment.
- Ecosystem Health Studies: Investigating the conditions for aquatic plants and wildlife, particularly concerning dissolved oxygen and temperature.
- Public Health Assessment: Evaluating water safety for human consumption and recreational activities, especially regarding coliform contamination.
- Agricultural Planning: Determining the suitability of water for irrigation to prevent potential disease outbreaks.
- Policy Development: Informing environmental policies and conservation strategies for water resources in India.
Coverage
The data covers lakes, ponds, tanks, and wetlands across India. It includes monitoring locations from various states, such as Karnataka and Telangana, among others. The dataset appears to reflect data for the year 2021, as indicated by the file name. Data availability includes a range of physical and biological water quality parameters. The dataset is expected to be updated annually.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Environmental Scientists: For researching aquatic ecosystems and pollution trends.
- Government Agencies: To monitor water quality, manage water resources, and enforce environmental regulations.
- Public Health Professionals: To assess risks associated with waterborne pathogens and inform public health advisories.
- Agricultural Researchers: To understand water quality impacts on crop health and irrigation practices.
- Data Analysts: For developing visualisations, models, and reports on water quality.
- Conservation Organisations: To support initiatives aimed at protecting and restoring water bodies.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- India Water Bodies Quality Data 2021
- Indian Aquatic Health Metrics
- Water Quality Data for India: Lakes, Ponds & Wetlands
- India's Water Ecosystem Health Data
- National Water Quality Atlas (India)
Attributes
Original Data Source: Indias Water Ecosystem Health Data
QUALITY