Number of Coliform bacteria of five popular lakes of Central Himalaya and those quality factors of lake water which may influence the survival and growth of Coliforms have been studied. The analysis was carried out during 1990-91 at bimonthly intervals. For each lake the mean value of MPN index was calculated and close relation was found between the sewage load in water bodies and Coliform number determined.
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Manuscript Published on 01 June 1996
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