Vol. 8, Issue 5, Part B (2022)

Abstract
The Parbati river in district Sehore, MP India, has a strong economic and traditional attachment to the local people. This study was conducted to assess the Water Quality Index (WQI) of the Parbati River from five different stations. Maximum WQI values were recorded at Station 3 and station 4 throughout all seasons except winter at station 3. The stations 3 and 4 reveal poor quality while Stations 1, 2 and 5 fall under good quality. The present study points out that pH, DO and Phosphate played a central role in affecting the WQI of the river. The condition of water body at present study felt doubtful and needs to adopt proper management policy and conservation efforts along the riparian zones of Parbati river.