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1 Department of Civil Engineering, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, IN
Source
International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Vol 10, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 427-431
Abstract
The present study attempts to assess the groundwater quality of Hapur city, Uttar Pradesh. Groundwater samples were collected from 20 shallow wells and analyzed for physico-chemical characteristics. Water quality index (WQI) was calculated to show the overall water quality status in a single term. The results of this study revealed that the concentration of alkalinity, total dissolved solids, total hardness, nitrate, fluoride and chlorides is higher than the permissible limits as prescribed by the Bureau of Indian standards. The WQI for all samples were found in the range of 12 to 211. This study indicates that the drinking water of the city do not conform to the recommended standards and hence it is suggested to take rational steps to manage water quality in this region before it becomes a crisis, as this will affect the economy and will also lead to various water-borne diseases.
Keywords
Physico-Chemical Parameters, Groundwater, Water Quality Index, Rain Water Harvesting.
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