A GEOGRAPHICAL STUDY OF THE ANALYSIS OF THERMAL MEDICINE PHYSICOCHEMICAL WATER QUALITY INDEX (WQI) AND THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF ECO-TOURISM SITES OF HOT SPRINGS IN THE WESTERN SATPURA REGION OF NANDURBAR DISTRICT.

Abstract

The paper deals with the geographical study of the analysis of physicochemical parameters and therapeutic potentials of the hot springs in the Western Satpura region of Nandurbar District in the Tapi Valley region. Hot springs, geothermal springs, and hydrothermal springs are produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater by circulation through faults to hot rock deep in the surface of the Earth's crust. The study focuses on key water quality indicators, including pH, temperature (Temp), pH (electrometric), electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), total hardness (TH), iron, nitrate (NO₃), fluoride, alkalinity (CaCO₃), chloride (Cl⁻), sulfates (SO₄), calcium, magnesium (Mg), and bacterial quality indicators are tested by using standard methods as prescribed by APHA 22nd Edition 2012, AWWA, Trivedy, and the Goel Methods in the National Accreditation Board Laboratory (NABL), Department of Ground Water Testing and Analysis, District Development Council of Nandurbar. The present research study is based on fieldwork and laboratory work based on surveying and empirical methodology. There are some scientific views and evidence that have proven the medicinal and mineral properties obtained from hot springs. These properties can cure or ease therapeutic effects in treating several diseases. Hence, a researcher has analyzed and proved the medical quality and its use in hot springs related to the medical and eco-tourism development of the Nandurbar district in Maharashtra. The findings offer valuable insights into the water quality trends and highlight potential tourism site concerns in the study area.