River Pollution: Big Cost of Future (Light on Mumbai Metropolis Rivers)

Abstract

Water is one of necessity of life without which it is not possible for life to sustain. Approximately 71% part of the earth is enclosed with water in which 97% seawater, 2% polar ice caps, and 1% is fresh water. Water quality is an indicator of environmental health and well being of society. The environment nearby river area are very productive, beside this they also have economically values for fisheries, tourism, and recreational activities (Donde and Patil, 2018).  In India, approximately 1000 rivers are present which are source of livelihood for large number of population.