scholarly journals An assessment of groundwater quality in South-West zone of Surat city

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ankit N. Chaudhari ◽  
Darshan J. Mehta ◽  
Dr. Neeraj D. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Groundwater Quality ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Coastal Region ◽  
Total Dissolved Solids ◽  
Total Hardness ◽  
Ground Water Quality ◽  
The South ◽  
South West ◽  
The People

Abstract Groundwater quality alludes to the state of the water that is arranged under the Earth's surface. Groundwater can accumulate in breaks in subsurface rocks and the centre of soil particles. Since various blends can break down in water and others can be suspended in water, there is a potential for pollution with harmful mixes including significant particles like Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), and many others i.e. Ca, Cl, F, Mg, NO3, SO4, and Total Hardness. This study examines Groundwater Quality in the study area of the South-West zone of Surat city, Gujarat. The South-West zone of Surat city is situated on the shoreline, causes the groundwater of the concerned area highly affected by seawater intrusion. The present study determines the Ground Water Quality Index (GWQI) from the year 2006 to 2015. It also predicts the approximate ground water quality for the next 10 years. The outcome of this study suggests the need of certain improvement in ground water quality by an appropriate method such as Managed Aquifer Recharging (MAR). It will be beneficial for the people mainly dependent on the ground water, particularly living near the coastal region.

scholarly journals Investigation of water quality in Ambur city by water quality indexing

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
K. Mohiuddin Farooqui ◽  
Santosh Kumar Sar ◽  
Vijita Diwan
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Water Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Total Dissolved Solids ◽  
Total Hardness ◽  
Ground Water Quality ◽  
Dissolved Solids

Present study is carried out for the assessment of ground water quality and comparing its suitability for drinking purpose in Ambur city in Tirupattur District, Tamil Nadu, India. Water quality index is calculated on the basis of pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids, total hardness, Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+, Cl-, alkalinity, and SO42- content of the water samples. Water quality index study show that the ground water quality of the study area is deteriorated due to high value of total dissolved solids, conductivity, total hardness, calcium, magnesium, chloride, and sulphate in water samples.

An analysis of ground water quality in a water stressed urban centre: a case of Gweru city, Zimbabwe

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-341
Author(s):  
C. Mukanga ◽  
T. Chitata ◽  
B. T. Mudereri
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
World Health ◽  
Total Hardness ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Biological Parameters ◽  
Ground Water Quality ◽  
Filtration Method

Ground water quality conformance to the World Health Organisation standards for drinking water was carried out and inferred to the health risks associated with use of such quality of water. Water samples were collected thrice a month, from nine boreholes, over a period of twelve months and analysed for physical, chemical and biological parameters. Chemical parameters were tested using UV-Vis photometry. Physical parameters were measured using HI9829 waterproof portable logging multi-parameter meter and biological parameters were determined using the Minimal Media ONRG-MUG test and the Membrane Filtration Method (MF). Results shows that total hardness and Fe concentration were above limit in 78% and 56% of the sampled boreholes, respectively. pH, EC, Ca, Cl, Fl, Mn, Mg and Turbidity were within the acceptable WHO limits. Of the sampled boreholes, 67% were not conforming to the Escherichia coli loads recommended for drinking water. Parametric correlations showed strong and significant correlations between chlorides and fluorides (r = 0.68; p < 0.05), Nitrates and Sulphates (r = 0.78; p < 0.05). There is need to treat borehole water to eliminate E. coli and reduce nitrates and total hardness. Furthermore, analysis and monitoring systems to determine temporal variability and health risks, respectively, needs to be put in place.

scholarly journals Assessment of Ground Water Quality in and around Gobichettipalayam Town Erode District, Tamilnadu

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 434-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. N. Palanisamy ◽  
A. Geetha ◽  
M. Sujatha ◽  
P. Sivakumar ◽  
K. Karunakaran
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Total Alkalinity ◽  
Total Hardness ◽  
Ground Water Quality ◽  
Calcium Magnesium ◽  
Bicarbonate Alkalinity

Ground water samples collected from different localities in and around Gobichettipalayam town, Erode District, Tamil Nadu were analyzed for their physico- chemical characteristics. This analysis result was compared with the WHO & ICMR standards of drinking water quality parameters with the following water quality parameters namely pH, Electrical conductivity, CN-, Cl-, SO42-, Na+, K+, Ca & Mg in CaCO3equivalents, phenolphthalein alkalinity, hydroxide alkalinity, carbonate alkalinity, bicarbonate alkalinity, total alkalinity, total dissolved solids, total solids, total suspended solids, calcium, magnesium, total hardness, dissolved oxygen, fluorideetc., The usefulness of these parameters in predicting ground water quality characteristics were discussed. Thus an attempt has been made to find the quality of ground water in and around Gobichettipalayam town, suitable for drinking purposes or not.

scholarly journals Assessment of Wastewater Quality of Paharang Drain and its Impact on the Ground Water Quality of Adjacent Areas

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zeeshan Khalid ◽  
Muhammad Saqib Nawaz ◽  
Asma Jamil ◽  
Noreddine Ghaffour
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Total Hardness ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Ground Water Quality ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Wastewater Quality ◽  
Wastewater Samples

This study was conducted to assess the effect of wastewater quality of Paharang drain Faisalabad on ground water quality of adjacent areas. Ground water samples and drain water samples were collected and analyzed by using standard methods. Parameters of wastewater samples were compared with Pakistan National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS). Results indicated that physico-chemical parameters including pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), chloride, fluoride and total hardness were found exceeding the permissible limits in wastewater samples. Similarly, few physicochemical parameters in groundwater were found within the permissible limit while electrical conductivity (EC), TDS, chlorides (Cl), fluoride (F), and total hardness in most of samples were found above the Pak EPA and WHO standard limits. Heavy metals like nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As) were found within the prescribed concentrations in drain and ground water samples. Statistical analysis showed significant effect of some drain wastewater parameters like conductivity, TDS, salt, temperature, and Cl on the corresponding ground water quality. A strong positive correlation between pH, EC, TDS, Salt, and Cl in drain wastewater and strong positive correlation between EC, TDS and Salt in ground water samples was observed. For improving the ground water quality in the adjacent areas textile wastewater treatment all factories is required, and a combined effluent treatment plant (CETP) at the Paharang drain is also recommended.

scholarly journals Seasonal variation in ground water quality and its suitability for drinking and agriculture –a case study in Kancheepuram region, Tamil Nadu, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-139
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Total Hardness ◽  
Ground Water Quality ◽  
Study Region ◽  
Drinking Purpose

<p>In the present study an attempt has been made to assess the seasonal ground water quality variations at Kancheepuram region, Tamil Nadu, India. In order to evaluate the seasonal ground water quality for drinking and irrigation purposes, 68 groundwater well data were collected and analyzed for various physico-chemical parameters such as electrical conductivity (EC), pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), total hardness (TH), Na<sup>+</sup>, Ca<sup>2+</sup>, Mg<sup>2+</sup>, Cl<sup>-</sup>, SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2-</sup>, HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> and F<sup>-</sup>. Nine parameters viz., pH, TDS, TH, Ca<sup>2+</sup>, Mg<sup>2+</sup>, Cl<sup>-</sup>, SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2- </sup>, HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> and F<sup>-</sup> were used to calculate the Water Quality Index (WQI) using weighted arithmetic index for drinking purpose. EC and Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) were the two important indicators used to assess the irrigation water quality. Mapping was done to examine the spatial distribution of water quality parameters using Geographical Information System (GIS). From the analysis, more than half of the samples record good water quality whereas only 1% falls under unsuitable category for drinking purpose. Approximately 33% of samples falls under poor quality for drinking. In terms of irrigation, the salinity hazard occurs in 23 to 42% of sampling locations depicting the uncertainty towards agricultural production in the study region. From the study, it is observed that the water quality is highly degraded where Industrialization and urbanization took place when compared to areas where agriculture is being practiced. Hence, suitable measures to ameliorate the pollution effect of urbanization and industrializations are suggested.</p>

scholarly journals Physicochemical and Microbial Groundwater Quality Assessment and Evaluation in Noakhali Region, Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
pp. 9-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Protima Sarker ◽  
Sabikun Nahar ◽  
Runa Begum ◽  
S. K. Sayed Reza ◽  
Md. Shiblur Rahaman
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Groundwater Quality ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Fecal Coliform ◽  
Total Coliform ◽  
Chloride Ions ◽  
Present Condition ◽  
Total Hardness ◽  
High Positive Correlation

Groundwater is an essential and valuable natural source of drinking water. But sometime ground water contains different types of chemical or biological substance which make water unsuitable for consumption. Quality of the ground water varies in different location. The recent study emphasized on monitoring the present condition of groundwater in the coastal region of Noakhali. The study area covered 24 different locations of two large Upazila Subarnachar and Kabirhat of Noakhali District. Groundwater quality was examined by analyzing various physicochemical parameters and microbial parameters such as pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Salinity, Total Hardness, Potassium, Sulphate, Chloride ions, Total Coliform, Fecal Coliform, and Total Bacterial Viable Count. These parameters were compared with the drinking water quality standards recommended by WHO and Bangladesh local standards. From the analysis, it was observed that pH, Sulphate, Potassium were within the acceptable limit according to WHO and Bangladesh standards. But maximum tube-wells water contains huge amount of TDS (6040 mg/l), EC (1786µs/cm), Salinity (6.8%) and hardness (1050 mg/l), which is not safe for human health. From the correlation studies of the water quality parameters, relatively high positive correlation between some chemical parameters was found. And it signifies a common origin or progressive enrichment of both parameters. The analysis of biological parameters showed the presence of bacteria in many of the water samples. Maximum value of Total coliform found from the groundwater was TNTC and fecal coliform was 3×101 CFU/ml. According to WHO and Bangladesh standard the groundwater of this region is not suitable for drinking. So, some simple primary treatment is needed prior to use this water for drinking purposes and necessary steps should be taken for alternative safe source of drinking water in this region.

scholarly journals Geospatial modelling for groundwater quality mapping: a case study of Rupnagar district, Punjab, India

2014 ◽  
Vol XL-8 ◽  
pp. 227-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sahoo ◽  
A. Kaur ◽  
P. Litoria ◽  
B. Pateriya
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Groundwater Quality ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Ground Water Quality ◽  
Post Monsoon ◽  
Field Samples ◽  
Distance Weighted ◽  
Geospatial Modelling

Over period of time, the water usage and management is under stress for various reasons including pollution in both surface and subsurface. The groundwater quality decreases due to the solid waste from urban and industrial nodes, rapid use of insecticides and pesticides in agricultural practices. In this study, ground water quality maps for Rupnagar district of Punjab has been prepared using geospatial interpolation technique through Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) approach. IDW technique has been used for major ground water quality parameters observed from the field samples like Arsenic, Hardness, pH, Iron, Fluoride, TDS, and Sulphate. To assess the ground water quality of the Rupnagar district, total 280 numbers of samples from various sources of tubewells for both pre and post monsoon have collected. Out of which, 80 to 113 samples found Iron with non potable limits ranging 0.3&ndash;1.1mg/l and 0.3&ndash;1.02mg/l according to BIS standard for both the seasons respectively. Chamkaur Sahib, Rupnagar, Morinda blocks have been found non potable limit of iron in both pre & post-monsoon. 11 to 52 samples in this region have sulphate with permissible limits in both the season ranging 200&ndash;400mg/l and 201&ndash;400mg/l. But arsenic had acceptable limit in both the season. Various parameters-wise ground water quality map is generated using the range values of drinking water quality to know the distribution of different parameters and diversification in the concentration of different elements. These maps are very much needful for human being to expand awareness among the people to maintain the Cleanness of water at their highest quality and purity levels to achieve a healthy life.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Groundwater Quality Suitability for Drinking Purpose Using Water Quality Index Approach in Yarmouk Basin, Jordan

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-92
Author(s):  
Mohamad Ibrahim *
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Groundwater Quality ◽  
Water Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Total Dissolved Solids ◽  
Total Hardness ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Index Approach ◽  
Yarmouk Basin ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Groundwater quality is an issue of national concern in Jordan since it is the main water source for drinking, agriculture and industrial purposes. In this context, an attempt has been made to determine the suitability of groundwater in the Yarmouk Basin in Jordan for drinking purposes using the weighted arithmetic water quality index approach with the respect to the Jordanian standards for drinking water. Groundwater quality records from 15 sampling stations spread across Yarmouk Basin during 2008- 2015 are used. Seven physical and chemical parameters are selected to calculate the water quality index. These parameters are pH, total dissolved solids, total hardness, sulfates (SO4 −2 ), chlorides (Cl− ), nitrates (NO3 − ), and sodium (Na+ ). The relationship between the selected groundwater quality parameters is evaluated using the correlation coefficient. A strong relationship is found between several parameters such as Cl− with Na+ , total dissolved solids with Na+ , Cl− , TH and SO4 −2 and total hardness with SO4 −2. A moderate relationship is found between SO4 −2 with Na+ , TH with Cl− and Na+ , SO4 −2 with Cl− , Cl− with NO3 − and NO3 − with Na+ . Also, the mean concentration values of the physical and chemical parameters are almost below the maximum allowable level based on Jordanian standards for drinking except for two sampling locations. According to water quality index scale classification, the groundwater quality of the studied locations is in the excellent to poor water range with computed mean water quality index values range from 26.3 to 107.93. Out of 15 studied locations, ten locations are classified in the ‘Excellent water’ class, four locations as a “Good water” class, one as a “Poor water” class. None of the studied locations are classified in the “Very poor water” class and “Water unsuitable for drinking purpose” class. Temporal variations and spatial distribution of groundwater quality in Yarmouk Basin based on WQI are also evaluated. The WQI spatial distribution map clearly showed the best locations for drinking water in the Yarmouk Basin. Water quality indices are used to provide theoretical support to water managers and policymakers for proper actions on groundwater quality management

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