Hydrogeochemical characterization and water quality evaluation for drinking and irrigation purposes of coastal aquifers of Middle Andaman
Pardeep Kumar,
Chandrashekhar Azad Vishwakarma,
Priyadarshini Singh
et al.
Abstract:A comprehensive study to characterize the hydrogeochemistry of the region and the impact of saltwater intrusion on groundwater was conducted along the eastern coast of Middle Andaman of Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands. The escalating population growth and intensified tourism activities have resulted in the over-extraction of groundwater. Seismic activities led to the opening of lineaments to the sea and dissolution of limestone in influence of seawater. 24 groundwater samples and 1 reference sample from … Show more
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