| This study investigates the impact of water pollution on human health in communities surrounding the Bansagar Dam, located on the Son River in Madhya Pradesh, India. Utilizing a structured questionnaire-based survey, the research targets local populations reliant on the river for drinking, domestic activities, and fish consumption. Analysis reveals significant correlations between exposure to contaminated water and various health issues including skin disorders, abdominal pain, respiratory ailments, and kidney-related problems. The primary pollutants identified are heavy metals such as mercury and lead, stemming from regional coal mining, industrial waste, and thermal power plants. The findings underscore the urgent need for systematic water quality monitoring and public health interventions to mitigate environmental health risks in the region.
Keywords: Pollution, Human health, Bansagar dam, Son River, Environmental health. |