Water quality index for sustaining river ecology : A case study of two hydropower projects in series on Satluj river

Abstract

In the pre Nathpa-Jhakri Hydroelectric project (NJHEP) and pre Rampur Hydroelectric Project (RHEP) conditions, the Satluj water quality index (WQI) standard 47 and 55 respectively for rainy and lean seasons) at all the locations (upstream and downstream of natha dam and Jhakri power house).