GIS-based assessment of groundwater vulnerability to heavy metal contamination via water quality pollution indices in urban Aligarh, India

The study presents an assessment of groundwater vulnerability due to heavy-metal contamination using Heavy Metal Pollution and Contamination Index of Urban Aligarh. Globally, hazardous compounds in industrially contaminated sites are pressing and high-priority issue. A detailed risk assessment was c...

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Main Authors: Mohd Saalim Badar, Shahrukh Ali, Daniyal, Md Wasim Akram, Kashif Faheem, Saif Ullah Khan, Izharul Haq Farooqi
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Language:English
Published: IWA Publishing 2024-02-01
Series:Water Practice and Technology
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Online Access:http://wpt.iwaponline.com/content/19/2/419
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author Mohd Saalim Badar
Shahrukh Ali
Daniyal
Md Wasim Akram
Kashif Faheem
Saif Ullah Khan
Izharul Haq Farooqi
author_facet Mohd Saalim Badar
Shahrukh Ali
Daniyal
Md Wasim Akram
Kashif Faheem
Saif Ullah Khan
Izharul Haq Farooqi
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description The study presents an assessment of groundwater vulnerability due to heavy-metal contamination using Heavy Metal Pollution and Contamination Index of Urban Aligarh. Globally, hazardous compounds in industrially contaminated sites are pressing and high-priority issue. A detailed risk assessment was carried out to determine the potential health hazards linked to locations that were recently polluted. A total of 17 groundwater samples were taken from hand-pump and 20 industrial drainage samples were collected from selected areas of Aligarh. The concentration of heavy-metals in the collected samples analyzed were shown on maps using ArcGIS software and interpreted for Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPIx) and Contamination Index (CDx). These analyzed values were subsequently compared with the permissible limits established by the agencies like EPA, WHO, and BIS. The mean concentration of heavy-metals in groundwater of different locations was observed as follows particular sequence: Ni (1.40), Cu (0.58), Zn (0.06), Fe (0.08), Mn (0.04), Cr (0.001), Pb (0.00025) mg/l. Additionally in industrial effluent, Cr (18.3), Ni (13.34), Mn (1.16), Cu (1.99), Pb (1.2), Fe (6.3), Zn (0.51) mg/l. According to HPIx, the analysis reveals 64.7%, of visited areas belonged to have safe groundwater. Conversely, a smaller proportion, 35.3%, was found falling into heavy metal-polluted group. HIGHLIGHTS The study provides a comprehensive assessment of heavy metal contamination.; GIS-driven vulnerability mapping is conducted in the study.; The study includes an evaluation of real-world impact.; The study systematically validates scientific indices for accuracy and reliability.; The study investigates health effects resulting from heavy metal contamination.; A comprehensive analysis of drinking water quality.;
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spelling doaj.art-b4e5f2cc1ce54a639948f45f5cfb16a82024-03-09T05:49:03ZengIWA PublishingWater Practice and Technology1751-231X2024-02-0119241943410.2166/wpt.2024.019019GIS-based assessment of groundwater vulnerability to heavy metal contamination via water quality pollution indices in urban Aligarh, IndiaMohd Saalim Badar0Shahrukh Ali1Daniyal2Md Wasim Akram3Kashif Faheem4Saif Ullah Khan5Izharul Haq Farooqi6 Department of Civil Engineering, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University-202002, Aligarh, India Department of Civil Engineering, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University-202002, Aligarh, India Department of Mechanical Engineering, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University-202002, Aligarh, India Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University-202002, Aligarh, India Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia Department of Civil Engineering, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University-202002, Aligarh, India Department of Civil Engineering, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University-202002, Aligarh, India The study presents an assessment of groundwater vulnerability due to heavy-metal contamination using Heavy Metal Pollution and Contamination Index of Urban Aligarh. Globally, hazardous compounds in industrially contaminated sites are pressing and high-priority issue. A detailed risk assessment was carried out to determine the potential health hazards linked to locations that were recently polluted. A total of 17 groundwater samples were taken from hand-pump and 20 industrial drainage samples were collected from selected areas of Aligarh. The concentration of heavy-metals in the collected samples analyzed were shown on maps using ArcGIS software and interpreted for Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPIx) and Contamination Index (CDx). These analyzed values were subsequently compared with the permissible limits established by the agencies like EPA, WHO, and BIS. The mean concentration of heavy-metals in groundwater of different locations was observed as follows particular sequence: Ni (1.40), Cu (0.58), Zn (0.06), Fe (0.08), Mn (0.04), Cr (0.001), Pb (0.00025) mg/l. Additionally in industrial effluent, Cr (18.3), Ni (13.34), Mn (1.16), Cu (1.99), Pb (1.2), Fe (6.3), Zn (0.51) mg/l. According to HPIx, the analysis reveals 64.7%, of visited areas belonged to have safe groundwater. Conversely, a smaller proportion, 35.3%, was found falling into heavy metal-polluted group. HIGHLIGHTS The study provides a comprehensive assessment of heavy metal contamination.; GIS-driven vulnerability mapping is conducted in the study.; The study includes an evaluation of real-world impact.; The study systematically validates scientific indices for accuracy and reliability.; The study investigates health effects resulting from heavy metal contamination.; A comprehensive analysis of drinking water quality.;http://wpt.iwaponline.com/content/19/2/419aligarhgisheavy metals in groundwaterindustrializationwater quality indices
spellingShingle Mohd Saalim Badar
Shahrukh Ali
Daniyal
Md Wasim Akram
Kashif Faheem
Saif Ullah Khan
Izharul Haq Farooqi
GIS-based assessment of groundwater vulnerability to heavy metal contamination via water quality pollution indices in urban Aligarh, India
Water Practice and Technology
aligarh
gis
heavy metals in groundwater
industrialization
water quality indices
title GIS-based assessment of groundwater vulnerability to heavy metal contamination via water quality pollution indices in urban Aligarh, India
title_full GIS-based assessment of groundwater vulnerability to heavy metal contamination via water quality pollution indices in urban Aligarh, India
title_fullStr GIS-based assessment of groundwater vulnerability to heavy metal contamination via water quality pollution indices in urban Aligarh, India
title_full_unstemmed GIS-based assessment of groundwater vulnerability to heavy metal contamination via water quality pollution indices in urban Aligarh, India
title_short GIS-based assessment of groundwater vulnerability to heavy metal contamination via water quality pollution indices in urban Aligarh, India
title_sort gis based assessment of groundwater vulnerability to heavy metal contamination via water quality pollution indices in urban aligarh india
topic aligarh
gis
heavy metals in groundwater
industrialization
water quality indices
url http://wpt.iwaponline.com/content/19/2/419
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