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for different uses have been identified. A summary of the use based classification system ispresented in Table 1.1.Table-1.1 Use based classification of surface waters in IndiaDESIGNATED-BEST-USECLASSOFCRITERIAWATERDrinkingWater Source without A Total Coliforms OrganismMPN/100ml shall be 50 or lessconventional treatment butafter disinfectionpH between 6.5 and 8.5Dissolved Oxygen 6mg/l or moreBiochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days 20 o C 2mg/l or lessOutdoor bathing (Organised) B Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml shall be 500 or lesspH between 6.5 and 8.5Dissolved Oxygen 5mg/l or moreBiochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days 20 o C 3mg/l or lessDrinking water source afterconventional treatment anddisinfectionPropagation of Wild life andFisheriesIrrigation, Industrial Cooling,Controlled Waste disposalC Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml shall be 5000 or lesspH between 6 to 9Dissolved Oxygen 4mg/l or moreBiochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days 20 o C 3mg/l or lessD pH between 6.5 to 8.5Dissolved Oxygen 4mg/l or moreFree Ammonia (as N) 1.2 mg/l or lessE pH between 6.0 to 8.5Electrical Conductivity at 25 o C micro mhos/cm Max.2250Sodium absorption Ratio Max. 26Boron Max. 2mg/lThe water resources of the country were classified according to their designated best uses and a“Water Use Map” was prepared. In order to identify the water bodies or their parts where waterquality is at variance with water quality criteria, it was felt important to measure water quality ofthat water body or its part. It would help in preparation of “Water Quality Map” of India. The ideawas to superimpose “Water Quality Map” on “Water Use Map” to identify the water bodies or theirparts, which are in need of improvement (restoration). Subsequently through a wide network ofwater quality monitoring, water quality data are acquired. A large number of water bodies wereidentified as polluted stretches for taking appropriate measures to restore their water quality. Todayalmost all policies and programmes on water quality management are based on this conceptincluding the Ganga Action Plan and National River Action Plans.Water Quality Criteria for bathing reaches in Rivers is notified by Ministry of Environment &Forests (MoEF) and is given in Table 1.2.9