Impact of Land Use and Landscape Patterns on Water Quality- A Comprehensive Review
Keywords:
Land Use, Landscape Patterns, Water Quality, GIS, Buffer Analysis, Spatial InterpolationAbstract
Land use and land cover (LULC) changes have a profound influence on both surface andgroundwater quality, affecting ecological integrity and human health. This literature review synthesizesfindings from global and regional studies to examine how different land use patterns—such asurbanization, agriculture, deforestation
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