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Pre and Post Monsoon Variation in Physico-Chemical Characteristics in Groundwater Quality of Shahjahanpur the Town of Martyrs, India: A Case Study

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Author Affiliations

  • 1 Department of Geography Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, INDIA
  • 2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Integral University, Lucknow, 226026, INDIA
  • 3 Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, INDIA

Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., Volume 4, Issue (10), Pages 107-114, October,22 (2015)

Abstract

The assessment of groundwater quality is the key towards protecting and conserving the quality of groundwater. Therefore, it becomes very important to conduct a proper and detailed assessment for the maintenance of the groundwater quality, not just because it is demanded for the present but also keeping in mind the future demands for its consumption. It is a known fact that the groundwater quality is degrading day by day, which is a serious concern, as the poor quality of water poses detrimental effects on the health and hygiene of people. Since, the groundwater aquifers are the largest source of fresh water on the earth, the water quality down there is of utmost importance. Hence, the analysis of the present state of groundwater quality becomes necessary. The present study aims at the assessment of the groundwater quality of Shahjahanpur city, for the pre and post- monsoon phase, for the year 2014, by calculating the Water Quality Index. The study has been carried out by collecting samples from 10 different regions of the city and subjecting them to detailed physico-chemical analysis. The Physico-chemical parameters in terms of pH value, total dissolved solids; chlorine, calcium, magnesium, nitrate and fluorine levels were assessed to get the clear idea of the present state of groundwater of the Shahjahanpur city. The study reveals that the quality of groundwater was far better during the post-monsoon season, as compared to that of pre-monsoon season. The pollution of water occurred to a large extent because of increasing population pressure along withrapid industrialization and urbanization.

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