Evaluation of the seasonal variation on the geochemical parameters and quality assessment of the groundwater in the proximity of River Cooum, Chennai, India

Abstract

The seasonal variations of the chemical budget of ions were determined from the hydrochemical investigation of the groundwater. Though the effect of monsoon does not change the order of abundance of cations, but it does change the concentration of various ions and it is found that there was a considerable change in the case of all major ions. The unique characteristic of the ground water is the linear relationship among the principal ions. Hydrochemical characteristics of ions in the groundwater were studied using 1:1 equiline diagrams. The nature of the water samples were determined using the piper diagram. The correlation studies and R-mode factor analysis were carried out on the various groundwater parameters. The study of factor scores reveals the extent of influence of each factors on the overall water chemistry at each sampling stations. The trace metal concentration in the water was determined. The quality of the groundwater in the study area has been assessed using Percent sodium, SAR and Wilcox diagrams. The groundwater results of the premonsoon shows the dominance of excessive evaporation, silicate weathering and anthropogenic activities whereas in postmonsoon, dilution predominates over that of other factors.

Suitability assessment of deep groundwater for drinking and irrigation use in the Djeffara aquifers (Northern Gabes, south-eastern Tunisia)

“…Therefore, it is necessary to subject the water to routine quality analyses to assess its suitability for human consumption. The groundwater chemistry could have important information on the suitability of the groundwater for domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes, and its contamination has been recognized as one of the most serious problems in the world (Adams et al 2001;Jalali 2007, 2009, Djabri et al 2007Wen et al 2008;Giridharan et al 2008;Khazaei et al 2006;Tayfur et al 2008;Anku et al 2009;Trabelsi et al 2009Trabelsi et al , 2011Rouabhia et al 2009;Fehdi et al 2009). Groundwater chemistry depends on a number of factors such as general geology, degree of chemical weathering of the various rock types, quality of recharge water, and inputs from sources other than waterrock interaction.…”

“…Groundwater chemistry depends on a number of factors such as general geology, degree of chemical weathering of the various rock types, quality of recharge water, and inputs from sources other than waterrock interaction. Such factors and their interactions result in a complex groundwater quality (Domenico and Schwartz 1990;Edmunds et al 2003;Risacher et al 2003;Guler and Thyne 2004;Vengosh et al 2005;Boughriba et al 2006;Ayenew et al 2008;Giridharan et al 2008;Han et al 2009;Trabelsi et al 2009Trabelsi et al , 2011. In Tunisia and other similar parts worldwide, common studies have been carried out to assess the geochemical characteristics of groundwater (Subba Rao et al 1998;Graniel et al 1999;Umar and Sami Ahmad 2000;Guler et al 2002;Guler and Thyne 2004;Elango et al 2003;Krishnakumar 2004;Jeevanandam et al 2006;Ravikumar et al 2009Ravikumar et al , 2010Aghazadeh and Mogaddam 2011;Hamzaoui-Azaza et al 2011, 2012.…”

Urban Sprawl Detection Using Remotely Sensed Data: A Case of Chennai, Tamilnadu

“…Furthermore, increasing urban settlements also adds strain to sewage water disposal and waste management, both of which openly cause water and soil pollution [51]. Recent studies reveal that the threat of hydrological pollution of the Cooum river [52] and the coastal water in Chennai have been increasing due to the discharge of uncontrolled and non-treated sewage waters from domestic and commercial activities [53]. The rapid growth of urban area also poses a waste management problem, as everyday the city produces about 0.71kg of garbage per capita [54].…”

Spring water chemistry in a formerly glaciated area of western Poland: the contribution of natural and anthropogenic factors

“…This method has been used by many authors (e.g., Giridharan et al 2008;Love et al 2004;Reghunath et al 2002;Kumar et al 2009;Aghazadeh and Mogaddam 2011;and Tallini et al 2013) to analyze factors and processes involved in the formation of the chemical properties of water. In assessing average values of the 13 physicochemical parameters of water from the 20 springs, four complementary components were identified (Table 4).…”