It is an attempt to understand the effect of rainfall, physiography, lithology, slope and aspect, land use practices, vegetation, altitude, soil type and anthropogenic interference (e.g., road construction and settlement etc.) and other characteristics in the spring recharge zone on the water yield and water quality of the selected springs in the mid-altitudinal belt (lesser Himalaya) in western Himalaya (Uttaranchal).
The objectives of the study were -
The study area is vast, but an attempt has been made to locate some representative springs that could represent the range of recharge zone characteristics in the study area. Some of the findings of the study are –
It is expected that results of this study would be useful for both researchers and extension workers in the field of hydrology in general, and planning augmentation of water for drinking and other household consumption in particular.