This study by the Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences introduces a water source-based landcover-water quality approach to discern diffuse and point pollution events. Domestic water demand exceeds the annual water recharge rate to the groundwater. Surface water is severely affected by SS and COD load due to waste disposal. Among the land uses, settlements affect water quality parameters pH, TDS, and conductivity. Water budget analysis and water quality zoning may help to ensure water resource sustainability and identify diffuse sources of pollution in a multi-source setting of urban areas.

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