Groundwater quality assessment for drinking and irrigation purposes in Tadimarri Mandal, Sri Sathya sai District, Andhra Pradesh using water quality index and Geospatial techniques

Year : 2024 | Volume :15 | Issue : 03 | Page : 1-10
By

N. Jagadeesh,

V. Gope Naik,

K. Ramanaidu,

  1. Research Scholar,, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati,, Andhra Pradesh,, India.
  2. Assistant Professor,, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati,, Andhra Pradesh,, India
  3. Research Scholar,, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati,, Andhra Pradesh,, India

Abstract

Groundwater is the primary source of potable water and supports agriculture worldwide. Assessing its quality is vital to determine its suitability for various purposes, especially as a safe drinking water source. This study focuses on evaluating the quality of groundwater used for drinking and irrigation in Tadimarri Mandal, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India. During the pre-monsoon season, 30 groundwater samples were collected from boreholes and analyzed for physicochemical parameters. The analysis revealed that all water samples from the area were alkaline. To assess and explain the water quality, techniques such as the Water Quality Index (WQI) and GIS-based interpolation were employed. The WQI ranged from 66.87 to 171.65 mg/L, indicating that 33% of the samples were deemed safe for drinking, while 67% fell below the safe drinking water standards. To mitigate the potential health risks of consuming untreated groundwater, proper water treatment methods are recommended. The Gibbs plot results suggest that rock-water interaction is the dominant process affecting groundwater composition across the entire sample set. In terms of irrigation suitability, most groundwater samples showed favorable values for SAR, %Na, KR, RSC, and PI, making them appropriate for agricultural use. However, geospatial analysis revealed that a significant portion of the groundwater does not meet the required drinking water standards, highlighting the need for treatment before consumption. These findings underscore the necessity for effective aquifer management strategies to safeguard groundwater quality and ensure its safe use for both drinking and irrigation purposes.

Keywords: Groundwater Quality, WQI, Drinking purposes, Remote sensing and GIS, Spatial distribution maps

[This article belongs to Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS (jorsg)]

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N. Jagadeesh, V. Gope Naik, K. Ramanaidu. Groundwater quality assessment for drinking and irrigation purposes in Tadimarri Mandal, Sri Sathya sai District, Andhra Pradesh using water quality index and Geospatial techniques. Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS. 2024; 15(03):1-10.
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N. Jagadeesh, V. Gope Naik, K. Ramanaidu. Groundwater quality assessment for drinking and irrigation purposes in Tadimarri Mandal, Sri Sathya sai District, Andhra Pradesh using water quality index and Geospatial techniques. Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS. 2024; 15(03):1-10. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jorsg/article=2024/view=176769

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Volume 15
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Received 11/09/2024
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