Overview of the Water quality in major river systems of India



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Class A: River water fit for drinking after proper
disinfection with the addition of chlorine or bleaching powder. |
Class B: This water is fit for bathing. |
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Class C: Water fit for drinking only after proper treatment
(screening to remove physical matters or particulate such as paper, plastic,
etc. |
Class D: This is fit for fish and wildlife. |
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Class E: Suitable only for industrial cooling, irrigation, etc. |
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