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¹Department of Built & Natural Environment, Caledonian College of Engineering, Seeb, Muscat, Oman.

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Mathematical modeling accurately predicted dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in the Malaprabha River, showing the impact of organic waste. This approach aids in managing riverine ecosystems and pollution prevention.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Water Quality Management
River Ecology

Background:

River ecology and aquatic flora/fauna health are critically dependent on dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations.
Organic loading from urban areas can significantly reduce DO levels, impacting water body health.
The Malaprabha River stretch near Belgaum, India, was chosen to study these effects.

Purpose of the Study:

To apply mathematical modeling for predicting dissolved oxygen (DO) variations in a river.
To assess the impact of organic loading from Khanapur town on the Malaprabha River's DO.
To validate the model's predictions against observed DO data.

Main Methods:

A 24 km stretch of the Malaprabha River was divided into 16 transects.
Mathematical modeling was used to predict DO variations along the river.
Simulations were performed and compared with observed DO values at each transect.

Main Results:

The mathematical model accurately predicted DO concentrations, showing minimal variation from observed values.
The lowest DO concentration (6.98 mg/L) was recorded at Station S2, attributed to sewage disposal.
Predicted DO values at Stations S1 and S2 were 7.4 mg/L and 6.95 mg/L, closely matching measured values.

Conclusions:

Mathematical modeling is a reliable strategy for predicting DO in river mixing zones.
This approach can guide waste load allocation and pollution control measures for riverine systems.
Effective management of organic loading is crucial for maintaining river health and protecting aquatic ecosystems.