Water Quality Assessment of Jonha’s Waterfall Ranchi, Jharkhand Using Multivariate Statistical Technique

Abstract

The Jonha waterfall in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has become significantly contaminated due to tourism and human activity. The availability of high-quality drinking water and wastewater treatment is determined by the findings of the water quality examination. This study explores the physico-chemical and microbacteriological properties of water from Jonha's waterfall in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. Water samples were taken from the waterfall's upstream and downstream regions for research purposes. The physico-chemical and microbacteriological parameters were investigated using Indian Standards methods (IS 3025). The results are compared to the Bureau of Indian Standards' current list of acceptable values (BIS-2012). Several statistical matrices were utilized to estimate the water quality. Numerous hydrological factors were evaluated to determine the water quality of Jonha's waterfall, with some falling below and others exceeding the permissible threshold. The obtained results help to preserve the quality of the water reservoir while also demonstrating the feasibility of managing inefficient extraction structures