Integrated Spatial and Statistical Assessment of Groundwater Quality in Rupbas Tehsil of Bharatpur, Rajasthan: A WQI-based Approach

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Year : 2025 [if 2224 equals=””]06/10/2025 at 10:45 AM[/if 2224] | [if 1553 equals=””] Volume : 12 [else] Volume : 12[/if 1553] | [if 424 equals=”Regular Issue”]Issue : [/if 424][if 424 equals=”Special Issue”]Special Issue[/if 424] [if 424 equals=”Conference”][/if 424] 03 | Page : 79 88

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  1. Research Scholar, Professor, Department of Chemistry, R.R. College, R.R.B.M. University, Alwar, Department of Chemistry, R.R. College, R.R.B.M. University, Alwar, Rajasthan, Rajasthan, India, India

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nThis study presents a comprehensive evaluation of groundwater quality in Rupbas Tehsil of Bharatpur District, Rajasthan, through the application of the Water Quality Index (WQI) and hydrogeochemical techniques. A total of 32 groundwater samples, 16 collected during the pre-monsoon and 16 during the
post-monsoon seasons, were analyzed for key physicochemical parameters including pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), dissolved oxygen (DO), oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), total hardness (TH), total alkalinity (TA), fluoride (F⁻), chloride (Cl⁻), nitrate (NO₃⁻), sulfate (SO₄²⁻), and phosphate (PO₄³⁻). Field measurements and laboratory analyses revealed seasonal variations in water quality, with several samples ranging from good to poor categories based on WQI
values. Elevated values of EC, TDS, salinity, DO, Cl⁻, TH and TA in certain locations indicate localized anthropogenic contamination, likely due to agricultural runoff and improper waste disposal. The findings suggest that while the groundwater is largely suitable for agricultural use, select samples may require treatment before being deemed safe for drinking. The study underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and the implementation of sustainable groundwater management practices to safeguard water resources in the region.nn

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Keywords: Rupbas Tehsil (Bharatpur), Groundwater, Physicochemical Characterization, Water Quality Index (WQI), Statistical Analysis, Irrigation Suitability

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