| Parameter | JSW water (after production) | Inland surface water | Irrigation water | Local irrigation water (control) |
| Temp (˚C) | 23 - 24 | 40 | 20 - 30 | 24.1 |
| pH | 4.0 - 6.1 | 6.0 - 9.0 | 6.5 - 8.5 | 7.2 |
| DO (mg/l) | 0.3 - 2.8 | 4.5 - 8.0 | 5 or more | 4.7 |
| EC (μ/cm) | 2190 - 3090 | 1200 | 700 - 3000 | 193.6 |
| TDS (mg/l) | 1205 - 1699 | 2100 | 450 - 2000 | 106 |
| BOD | 55 - 128 | 50 (sugar industry to discharge) | 10 or less | 8.3 |
| COD | 506 - 673 |
|
| 48 |