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Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Kuderu Microwatershed of Kabini River Basin, Karnataka, India


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1 Department of Studies in Geology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570 006, Karnataka, India
2 Department of Geology, Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi, Bangalore-560 056, Karnataka, India
 

Microwatershed covering Kuderu, Dasanur and other adjoining villages was selected for a detailed accounting of the groundwater budget. Groundwater is the main source of water for agriculture and livestock. The net annual recharge available for minor irrigation is estimated at 438 ham thereby reaching grey category. Further exploration without recharging the groundwater body needs vigilance. Construction of artificial recharge structures are suggested. The quality of water is generally suited for drinking and irrigation purposes.

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Kabini River Basin, Groundwater Quality, Artificial Recharge.
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D. Nagaraju
Department of Studies in Geology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570 006, Karnataka, India
C. Papanna
Department of Studies in Geology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570 006, Karnataka, India
G. Mahadevaswamy
Department of Studies in Geology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570 006, Karnataka, India
H. T. Lakshmikanth Raju
Department of Studies in Geology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570 006, Karnataka, India
P. C. Nagesh
Department of Geology, Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi, Bangalore-560 056, Karnataka, India
Krishna Rao
Department of Geology, Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi, Bangalore-560 056, Karnataka, India

Abstract


Microwatershed covering Kuderu, Dasanur and other adjoining villages was selected for a detailed accounting of the groundwater budget. Groundwater is the main source of water for agriculture and livestock. The net annual recharge available for minor irrigation is estimated at 438 ham thereby reaching grey category. Further exploration without recharging the groundwater body needs vigilance. Construction of artificial recharge structures are suggested. The quality of water is generally suited for drinking and irrigation purposes.

Keywords


Kabini River Basin, Groundwater Quality, Artificial Recharge.