Groundwater quality with special reference to fluoride concentration in the granitic and basaltic contact zone of southern India

Abstract

The main focus of this data article is to evaluate the groundwater and surface water quality from a granitic-basaltic watershed in a semi-arid region. The obtained values are evaluated concerning the drinking water quality standards proposed by WHO, specifically for the semi-arid regions. All the physio-chemical parameters (fourteen) required for the calculation of water-quality indices and source appreciation were derived. Person correlation analysis for the measured parameters is presented with high to poor correlation groups in the study region. A brief description of the methods and calculation of water quality indices is mentioned. The data can be re-used to calculate to evaluate the suitability for drinking and agriculture needs of the basin; besides, it can be helpful to the authorities to make policies to mitigate the water quality vulnerability.