Review on Pollution Sources of Rivers with Regard to the Origin Review on Pollution Sources of Rivers with Regard to the Origin

In Iran, the use of surface water and groundwater has always been a priority for farmers,industries, and so forth due to the geographical location and arid climate. Unfortunately, thehuman causes pollution and destruction by the wrong and excessive consumption ofresources. This study aims to investigate the main factors of water pollution for Babol RoudRiver and classify factories that are the main causes of pollution of the river, such as Fiberfactory in Babolsar and zinc oxide production factory in Amir Kala. Wastewater of thesefactories plays a key role in the water pollution of Babol Roud River. Other factors thatimpose excessive pollution on the river include the slaughterhouse of Babol, the entry of theoil into the river, toxic pollution and farming. Mismanagement and the entry of largequantities of wastewater that are dumped daily into the river have increased pollution andaquatic life, wildlife and even people in this region are facing a serious threat. In this regard,the present study considered the contaminants in Babol Roud River, the most important andthe most practical suggestions to reduce and mitigate pollutants entering the river. Hence, thisstudy is considered important to advance vital goals and the more accurate decision-makingand help enforcement authorities with reducing pollutants of this river.

Keywords:

Babol Roud River , water pollution , Fiber factory of Babolsar , mitigation of pollutants