Spring constitutes one of the primary water resources in some parts of the world, such as the
Indian Himalayas. However, these remain imperfectly surveyed and delineated far and wide …

This study reports the significance of freshwater springs primarily in meeting drinking water
demands besides offering various ecosystem services. We analyzed a total of eighteen …

Water quality assessment of different sources of water in a village was carried out by taking
selected significant parameters, namely temperature, pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids …

This article describes the water quality scenario of freshwater springs of Baramulla district of
Kashmir Valley in light of pollution threats and predicted climate change consequences for …

The quality of spring water and its suitability for human consumption is determined by
examining its physicochemical and microbiological characteristics. Preliminary …

Total coliforms, E. coli, and fecal streptococci are the important indicators linked to the
human health. This study investigated presence of these indicator bacteria in the Himalayan …

Fifty water samples were collected during high flow (June 2008) and low flow (January
2009) periods from River Jhelum and its tributaries located in Kashmir valley, Western …

Fresh water is one of the earth's vital natural resource, being very critical for the sustainable
development [1]. Therefore, the United Nations has proclaimed the period 2005-2015 as the …

Understanding the dynamics of the macroinvertebrate community and the environmental
influences is crucial for effective management and conservation of springs. This study …

Fresh water springs are authentic potable water resource for several societies and residents
in the west Himalayan section of India. The current research analyses the hydro-chemical …