Polymer Chemistry Perspectives: Applying the Water Quality Index (WQI) for Groundwater Quality Assessment

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 01 | Page : 119 124
    By

    Anuj Goyal,

  • Deepak Kumar Tiwari,

  1. Assistant professor, Department of Civil Engineering, GLA University ,Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant professor, Department of Civil Engineering, GLA University ,Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Through the utilization of polymers’ special qualities, such as their capacity to concentrate analytes and their affinity for particular pollutants, we establish a strong framework for assessing groundwater quality. A more thorough understanding of groundwater contamination is made possible by the integration of polymer-based techniques with the WQI, empowering stakeholders to decide on remediation and water resource management strategies with knowledge. The quality of groundwater, especially shallow groundwater, is being negatively impacted by a number of anthropogenic activities. To keep the quality of the water within a particular safe range, groundwater monitoring has therefore become essential. In the current research, the groundwater quality in Mathura district has been evaluated using the Water Quality Index [WQI]. Eight major criteria, including pH, alkalinity, total hardness, total dissolved solids, chloride, electrical conductivity, fluoride, and nitrate, were chosen to calculate WQI since they have the most impact on evaluating the quality of drinking water. The 20 samples’ WQI has been calculated and determined. 90% of the water samples, according to WQI analysis, fell into “Very Bad to Bad” water category, and only 10% fall into the “Medium” category. No sample was found to fall into the “excellent to good” category, which shows that the water needs to undergo sufficient treatment before it can be used directly. The water can be used for drinking after being treated.

Keywords: Polymer toxicity, Hydrochemistry, Chemical Pollutants, Groundwater and Water Quality Index (WQI)

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

How to cite this article:
Anuj Goyal, Deepak Kumar Tiwari. Polymer Chemistry Perspectives: Applying the Water Quality Index (WQI) for Groundwater Quality Assessment. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 13(01):119-124.
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Anuj Goyal, Deepak Kumar Tiwari. Polymer Chemistry Perspectives: Applying the Water Quality Index (WQI) for Groundwater Quality Assessment. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 13(01):119-124. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2024/view=188045


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Special Issue Open Access Original Research
Volume 13
Special Issue 01
Received 23/04/2024
Accepted 18/06/2024
Published 06/12/2024
Publication Time 227 Days
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