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Hydrochemical characterization of groundwater in lower Kali watershed, Western Uttar Pradesh.

Hydrochemical characterization of groundwater in lower Kali watershed, Western Uttar Pradesh.

Authors :
Khan, Arina
Umar, Rashid
Khan, Haris
Source :
Journal of the Geological Society of India; Aug2015, Vol. 86 Issue 2, p195-210, 16p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

A hydrogeochemical study was carried out to assess the groundwater quality in parts of Kali watershed in Bulandshahr and Aligarh district. 42 groundwater samples each were collected from hand pumps in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon period 2012 respectively and analysed for pH, EC, TDS, Total Hardness, silica, anions (Cl, HCO, CO, SO, F & NO) and cations (Ca, Mg, Na & K). On the basis of various diagrams and plots, groundwater has been assessed for its hydrochemical characteristics and suitability for irrigation and drinking purposes. Results show dominance of alkalis and bicarbonates. The dominant facies identified from piper diagram is Na-K-HCO. Four chemical groups of water have been identified on L-L diagram and majority of the samples fall in alkali-bicarbonate type and mixed type groups. Possible aqueous species in the groundwater are Mg(HCO), Ca(HCO), NaHCO, NaCl, CaSO, KSO and NaSO. The US salinity diagram and Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC) suggest that the water is suitable for irrigation purpose. Nitrates in groundwater are within permissible limits except in 3 different locations in each season, which show high values due to the contamination from a landfill site and application of fertilizers. High positive correlation was observed between TDS and Na, Cl, Mg and Total Hardness (TH). Sodium show good correlation with Cl. Correlation of silica with Cl and TDS was done to assess the geogenic or anthropogenic involvement in evolving groundwater quality. Anthropogenic contributions from agricultural and domestic sources and weathering of rock forming minerals control the hydrochemistry of the area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00167622
Volume :
86
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of the Geological Society of India
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
109015526
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-015-0299-z