Spatial variability of groundwater quality of Sabour block, Bhagalpur district (Bihar, India)

Verma, D. K.; Bhunia, Gouri Sankar; Shit, Pravat Kumar; Kumar, Sanjeev; Mandal, Jajati; Padbhushan, Rajeev

doi:10.1007/s13201-016-0380-9

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“…Geographic information system (GIS) has been played a key role in the management of natural resources, and therefore, it may offer an appropriate method to integrate physicochemical data analyses of groundwater (El Omran et al 2014). However, the role of GIS in analyzing the spatial distribution of groundwater has been investigated by many authors (Verma et al 2016;Gorai and Kumar 2013;Srivastava et al 2012). In an earlier study, several models have been applied to estimate the hydrochemical distribution of water and soil (Nur et al 2012;Mosaferi et al 2014;Verma et al 2016).…”

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“…However, the role of GIS in analyzing the spatial distribution of groundwater has been investigated by many authors (Verma et al 2016;Gorai and Kumar 2013;Srivastava et al 2012). In an earlier study, several models have been applied to estimate the hydrochemical distribution of water and soil (Nur et al 2012;Mosaferi et al 2014;Verma et al 2016). Geostatistics is a spatial statistical technique that can be used to assess and represent the distribution of concentration over space and time based on the relationship between sample points, and estimates the uncertainty of that prediction (Yeh et al 2009;Piccini et al 2012).…”

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Evaluation of groundwater quality and its suitability for drinking and irrigation using GIS and geostatistics techniques in semiarid region of Neyshabur, Iran

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Keshavarzi

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Appl Water Sci

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Groundwater is a vital source for drinking and agricultural purposes in semiarid region of Neyshabur area (Iran). The present study assessed the groundwater quality and mapped the spatial variation of water samples in terms of suitability for drinking and irrigation purposes. A total 402 groundwater samples were collected from the field with global positioning system (GPS) from 2010 to 2013 and analyzed for pH, calcium (Ca 2+ ), magnesium (Mg 2+ ), sodium (Na + ), potassium, bicarbonate, sulfate, chloride, sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids, and total hardness (TH). A GIS-based ordinary kriging method with best fit semivariogram models was used for preparation of thematic maps of groundwater quality parameters. The results were evaluated and compared with WHO (2011) recommended water quality standard. Results showed that 68.40% of SAR, 25% of Mg 2+ , 32.62% of Na + , and 1.74% of TH of the total groundwater samples are suitable for the irrigation purpose. Consequently, 55.57% of EC, 89.19% of TDS, 0.75% of pH, and 6.25% of K + of the total groundwater samples are suitable for the drinking purpose as per the WHO standard. The groundwater quality in the study area is very hard and slightly alkaline in nature. The spatial distribution map of groundwater quality showed 80% of the area suitable for drinking purpose; whereas, 90% of the area demarcated for irrigation purpose.

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Evaluation of groundwater quality and its suitability for drinking and irrigation using GIS and geostatistics techniques in semiarid region of Neyshabur, Iran

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Keshavarzi

Shit³

et al. 2018

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“…Water scarcity and over-exploitation of groundwater resources are common in several parts of India (Garg and Hassan 2007;Tiwari et al 2009;Tiwari and Singh 2014). The principal cities and towns in India are facing serious problems related to groundwater-level depletion and groundwater quality deterioration (CGWB 2000(CGWB , 2001Gagan et al 2016;Gautam et al 2015;Krishan et al 2014;Raju et al 2011;Rodell et al 2009;Verma and Singh 2013;Verma et al 2016;Yadav et al 2012). The decreasing water level and the adverse impact of industrial and agricultural activities, mining, urbanization, and global climate change are increasing the pressure on groundwater resources.…”

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Identification of artificial groundwater recharging zone using a GIS-based fuzzy logic approach: a case study in a coal mine area of the Damodar Valley, India

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The West Bokaro coalfield is a richest coalmining belt in the Damodar Valley, India. The extensive mining of the area has resulted in disruption of the groundwater availability in terms of both quantity and quality. This has led to a drinking water crisis, especially during the pre-monsoon period in the West Bokaro coalfield area. The characterization of the hydrogeological system and the artificial recharging of the aquifers might help to better manage the problem of the groundwater-level depletion. For this purpose, seven important hydrogeological factors (water depth, slope, drainage, soil, infiltration, lithology, and landuse) have been considered to define the most suitable locations for artificial groundwater recharging in the mining area. Different thematic maps were prepared from existing maps and data sets, remote-sensing images, and field investigations for identification of the most suitable locations for artificial recharge. Thematic layers for these parameters were prepared, classified, weighted, and integrated into a geographic information system (GIS) environment by means of fuzzy logic. The results of the study indicate that about 29 and 31% of the area are very suitable and suitable for recharging purposes in the West Bokaro coalfield. However, the rest of the area is moderate to unsuitable for recharging due to the ongoing mining and related activities in the study area. The groundwater recharging map of the study area was validated with measured electrical conductivity (EC) values in the groundwater, and it indicated that validation can be accepted for the identification of groundwater recharging sites. These findings are providing useful information for the proper planning and sustainable management of the groundwater resources in the study area.

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“…This creates problem to groundwater with respect to its quality as well as quantity (Custodio et al 2016;Saravanakumar and Kumar 2011). Mining affects the physical and chemical changes in the mine environment resulting in groundwater pollution (Pathak and Banerjee 1992;Singh 1988;Verma et al 2017). Bukowski et al (2006) have reported that underground mining operations can be associated with many environmental effects like vulnerability of groundwater to pollution and the effects of mining on useful aquifers.…”

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Ground water quality evaluation in the lean period of a mining township

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Spatial variability of groundwater quality of Sabour block, Bhagalpur district (Bihar, India)

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Evaluation of groundwater quality and its suitability for drinking and irrigation using GIS and geostatistics techniques in semiarid region of Neyshabur, Iran

Evaluation of groundwater quality and its suitability for drinking and irrigation using GIS and geostatistics techniques in semiarid region of Neyshabur, Iran

Identification of artificial groundwater recharging zone using a GIS-based fuzzy logic approach: a case study in a coal mine area of the Damodar Valley, India

Ground water quality evaluation in the lean period of a mining township

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