Hydrogeochemical assessment of groundwater quality for few habitations of Chandel District, Manipur (India)
Abstract A preliminary hydrogeochemical investigation of groundwater quality for spatially distributed habitations of Chandel district of Manipur was carried out with an objective to assess the suitability of groundwater for different anthropogenic uses. Altogether, eighteen (18) physico-chemical pa...
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| description | Abstract A preliminary hydrogeochemical investigation of groundwater quality for spatially distributed habitations of Chandel district of Manipur was carried out with an objective to assess the suitability of groundwater for different anthropogenic uses. Altogether, eighteen (18) physico-chemical parameters including in situ parameters and major ions were analysed for classification and hydrogeochemical characterisation of groundwater resources of the study area. Some of the anions such as Cl− and SO4 2− were found in exceeding concentrations. Similarly, 23.1% samples exceed fluoride (F−) concentration beyond the permissible limit of 1.5 mg/l. The water quality index of the groundwater samples of the habitations was found to be influenced by the elevated concentrations of water quality parameters such as F−, EC, TDS, salinity, Cl− and SO4 2−. The geochemical analysis reveals that the majority of geochemical facies of the groundwater samples are dominated by Na+–Ca2+–Mg2+–Cl−–HCO3 −–SO4 2− type of water resulting from rock-weathering geochemical process. Bivariate and multivariate analysis indicates the influences of hydrogeochemical interactions in the aquifer on the overall water quality. The irrigational water quality indices demonstrate that the water qualities of most of the sources are within the acceptable range except for few samples with high salinity and alkali hazards. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-64f345b34aad482898767dec687bf6f12022-12-22T01:07:25ZengSpringerOpenApplied Water Science2190-54872190-54952020-04-0110511310.1007/s13201-020-01208-0Hydrogeochemical assessment of groundwater quality for few habitations of Chandel District, Manipur (India)Wazir Alam0K. Sonamani Singh1Yumnam Gyanendra2Ranu J. Laishram3Nashimun Nesa4Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, Manipur University (A Central University)ICAR-KVKDepartment of Forestry and Environmental Science, Manipur University (A Central University)Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, Manipur University (A Central University)Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, Manipur University (A Central University)Abstract A preliminary hydrogeochemical investigation of groundwater quality for spatially distributed habitations of Chandel district of Manipur was carried out with an objective to assess the suitability of groundwater for different anthropogenic uses. Altogether, eighteen (18) physico-chemical parameters including in situ parameters and major ions were analysed for classification and hydrogeochemical characterisation of groundwater resources of the study area. Some of the anions such as Cl− and SO4 2− were found in exceeding concentrations. Similarly, 23.1% samples exceed fluoride (F−) concentration beyond the permissible limit of 1.5 mg/l. The water quality index of the groundwater samples of the habitations was found to be influenced by the elevated concentrations of water quality parameters such as F−, EC, TDS, salinity, Cl− and SO4 2−. The geochemical analysis reveals that the majority of geochemical facies of the groundwater samples are dominated by Na+–Ca2+–Mg2+–Cl−–HCO3 −–SO4 2− type of water resulting from rock-weathering geochemical process. Bivariate and multivariate analysis indicates the influences of hydrogeochemical interactions in the aquifer on the overall water quality. The irrigational water quality indices demonstrate that the water qualities of most of the sources are within the acceptable range except for few samples with high salinity and alkali hazards.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13201-020-01208-0Groundwater qualityHydrogeochemistryWater quality indexFluorideSalinityIrrigation |
| spellingShingle | Wazir Alam K. Sonamani Singh Yumnam Gyanendra Ranu J. Laishram Nashimun Nesa Hydrogeochemical assessment of groundwater quality for few habitations of Chandel District, Manipur (India) Applied Water Science Groundwater quality Hydrogeochemistry Water quality index Fluoride Salinity Irrigation |
| title | Hydrogeochemical assessment of groundwater quality for few habitations of Chandel District, Manipur (India) |
| title_full | Hydrogeochemical assessment of groundwater quality for few habitations of Chandel District, Manipur (India) |
| title_fullStr | Hydrogeochemical assessment of groundwater quality for few habitations of Chandel District, Manipur (India) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hydrogeochemical assessment of groundwater quality for few habitations of Chandel District, Manipur (India) |
| title_short | Hydrogeochemical assessment of groundwater quality for few habitations of Chandel District, Manipur (India) |
| title_sort | hydrogeochemical assessment of groundwater quality for few habitations of chandel district manipur india |
| topic | Groundwater quality Hydrogeochemistry Water quality index Fluoride Salinity Irrigation |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13201-020-01208-0 |
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