Suitability of Water for Drinking and Irrigation Use Using Water Quality Index and GIS

The present study highlights techniques to identify suitability of water for drinking and irrigation uses. Twenty water samples from Dang district of Gujarat state were collected in pre-monsoon (PRM) and post-monsoon (POM) seasons and analyzed for different physico-chemical properties. The Water Quality Index varied from 37.83 to 121.68 in PRM season and from 40.09 to 152.83 in POM season. Surface water quality in the Dang district was good for drinking in 58.43 % and 64.43 % area in PRM and POM season, respectively. The US Salinity diagram showed that most of the water samples belong to the categories C2S1 and C2S2 (suitable class for irrigation) in both the seasons. Some samples falling in the category C3S2 are also acceptable for irrigation use in both the seasons.

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Assessment of the Quality of Well Dug Water Samples in Nigeria and Their Suitability for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes

10.21203/rs.3.rs-363831/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Samuel Dare Oluwagbayide ◽

Francis Olawale Abulude

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Water Samples ◽

Water Quality Index ◽

Quality Index ◽

Total Hardness ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Drinking And Irrigation ◽

Physico Chemical

Abstract The quality of well-dug water for drinking and irrigation purposes must be measured as part of a sustainable groundwater analysis. The study aimed to assess water quality and to evaluate their usefulness for drinking and irrigation, using the Drinking Water Quality Index (DWQI) and Irrigation Water Quality Index (IWQI). To achieve this, standard methods were used for the determination of physicochemical parameters of the water samples, while using models (ESP, SSP, SAR, MAR, KR, TDS, and EC) to ascertain their suitability for drinking and irrigation. According to the findings, the determined Physico-chemical parameters were compared to standard limits and found desirable because they were within the guidelines. Low pH (6.4-7), total dissolved solids (106–130 mg/L), total hardness (42–56 mg/L), calcium (3.5–8.3 mg/L), magnesium (1.13.6 mg/L), nitrate (4.6–16 mg/L), chloride (1.8–3.1), and sulphate (14–15. mg/L) in the well samples were found to be the key cause of the low DWQI and IWQI value at these sites. The results also depicted that all the water samples are of exceptional quality (excellent).

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Assessment of Groundwater Quality of Ilorin Metropolis using Water Quality Index Approach

Nigerian Journal of Technological Development ◽

10.4314/njtd.v12i1.4 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 18-21

Author(s):

JA Olatunji ◽

OA Odediran ◽

RI Obaro ◽

PI Olasehinde

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Water Quality Index ◽

Quality Index ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Total Hardness ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Index Approach ◽

Two Samples ◽

Total Dissolved Solid

Groundwater as a source of potable water is becoming more important in Nigeria. Therefore, the need to ascertain the continuing potability of the sources cannot be over emphasised. This study is aimed at assessing the quality of selected groundwater samples from Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria, using the water quality index (WQI) method. Twenty two water samples were collected, 10 samples from boreholes and 12 samples from hand dug wells. All these were analysed for their physico – chemical properties. The parameters used for calculating the water quality index include the following: pH, total hardness, total dissolved solid, calcium, fluoride, iron, potassium, sulphate, nitrate and carbonate. The water quality index for the twenty two samples ranged from 0.66 to 756.02 with an average of 80.77. Two of the samples exceeded 100, which is the upper limit for safe drinking water. The high values of WQI from the sampling locations are observed to be due to higher values of iron and fluoride. This study reveals that the investigated groundwaters are mostly potable and can be consumed without treatment. Nonetheless, the sources identified to be unsafe should be treated before consumption.KEYWORDS: groundwater, water quality index, potability, physico - chemical, parameter

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Investigation of Water Quality Index of River Noyyal and Its Connected Ponds Coimbatore Tamilnadu India

Oriental Journal Of Chemistry ◽

10.13005/ojc/350328 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 1125-1131

Author(s):

M. Jeyaraj ◽

A. Indhuleka ◽

C. Arunpaul

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Surface Water ◽

Water Quality Index ◽

Quality Index ◽

Oxygen Demand ◽

Surface Water Quality ◽

Biological Parameters ◽

Sampling Locations ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Coimbatore District

This investigation deals with the determination of various physico-chemical and biological parameters of surface water quality of river Noyyal and its connected ponds at Coimbatore, India. Based on their significance, the sampling locations were selected. There are five sampling locations were selected like river Noyyal at sorce (S1), Perur Lake, (S2), Ukkadam Pond (S3), Singanallur Lake (S4) and Sulur Pond (S5), and samples were collected from each locations at river Noyyal basin in and around Coimbatore district. The surface water quality index determination is prerequisite and essential. In this present work, from different methods of water quality determination, the most commonly used index of National Sanitation Foundation water quality index (NSF-WQI) has been followed. The physico-chemical and biological parameters such as dissolved oxygen, faecal coliforms counts, pH, biochemical oxygen demand, phosphate, nitrates, turbidity, and total dissolved solids were investigated. Except in Noyyal river at source (S1) all the measured parameters are showed to be very high compared to limits suggested by WHO particularly during summer season and thereby it is not suitable for public use.

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Some Physico-Chemical Parameter's Assessment for The Groundwater Samples of Kathlal Tehsil, Gujarat, India in Summer Season

International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology ◽

10.32628/ijsrst196615 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 811-814

Author(s):

Pravin Mevada ◽

G. R. Jani ◽

Preksha Patel

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Ground Water ◽

Water Samples ◽

Water Quality Index ◽

Quality Index ◽

Summer Season ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Groundwater Samples ◽

Tube Wells

The present study deals with Assessment of Physico-Chemical parameters of ground water samples of Kathlal tehsil. Physio-Chemical parameters like EC, Temperature, TDS, Ca2+ , Mg2+ , Na+, K+ ,Cl-, CO32-, HCO3-, SO42- , NO3-, F- were analyzed in this present study. The samples were collected in April-2013 (Summer Season). Total 10 samples of groundwater was carried out from Tube wells/Bore wells of Kathlal Tehsil in order to assess water quality index.

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Assessment of Surface Water Quality of King Abdullah Canal, Using Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Water Quality Index, Jordan

Journal of Water Resource and Protection ◽

10.4236/jwarp.2015.74027 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 07 (04) ◽

pp. 339-352 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Atef Faleh Al-Mashagbah

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Surface Water ◽

Water Quality Index ◽

Quality Index ◽

Surface Water Quality ◽

Chemical Characteristics ◽

Physico Chemical

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Quality assessment of the surface and underground water in the region of Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Libya

Health and Environment ◽

10.25082/he.2021.01.006 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 118-140

Author(s):

Khaled Megahed ◽

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Maie El-Gammal ◽

Mahmoud Ibrahim ◽

Ramadan Elhendawi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Surface Water ◽

Water Samples ◽

Water Quality Index ◽

Quality Index ◽

Maximum Level ◽

Water Types ◽

Drinking And Irrigation ◽

Al Jabal Al Akhdar ◽

Ph Level

Surface and groundwater are the main sources of water supply in Libya. This study aims to assess the water quality index for drinking and irrigation purposes. 15 surfaces and 47 groundwater samples are collected in an area where lies in Al Jabal Al Akhdar region, northeast Libya. Water quality parameters such as temperature (T), pH levels, EC, TDS, TH, TAK, major cations ( Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+ and NH4+) and major anions (Cl-, PO43-, HCO3-, NO3-, SO42- and NO2-) were measured. Water quality indices including SAR, % Na, RSC, PI, MH, Kelly’s Ratio and PS were also computed. Main water types were classified based on Piper trilinear diagram. The results revealed a basic pH level for surface water with a maximum level of 7.88. In addition, it is also exhibited a basic pH level for groundwater in the wet season and changed from acidic to basic in the dry season with a maximum level of 8.1. This indicates high-level concentrations of bicarbonate in water samples as measured. It observed that the ratio between TDS and EC increased with the decrease of pH levels, which indicates more releasing inorganic matter. Calcium and sodium are the dominant cations while Bicarbonate and sulfate are the dominant anions in water samples. Based on the U.S salinity, the Wilcox, and the Doneen classifications, the obtained results revealed that the surface water is suitable for drinking and irrigation purposes. Meanwhile, the groundwater is classified between excellent and doubtful except for some samples that were classified as unfit for irrigation purposes. Furthermore and based on the Piper diagram, the water types are classified as calcium sulfate, sodium chloride and as calcium bicarbonate. The water statuses categorization, based on the computational method of water quality index for drinking and irrigation agree with that concluded by US salinity, the Wilcox, and the Doneen diagram.

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GEOPHYSICAL AND WATER QUALITY INDEX SURVEYS OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY AROUND UGBOR DUMPSITE IN BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN PHYSICS ◽

10.24297/jap.v12i3.43 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 4383-4393

Author(s):

Osabuohien Idehen

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Groundwater Quality ◽

Water Quality Index ◽

Quality Index ◽

Dry Season ◽

Depth Range ◽

Benin City ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Vertical Electric Sounding ◽

Geoelectric Layer

This study takes a look into groundwater quality at Ugbor Dumpsite area using water quality index (WQI), 2-Dimensional (2-D) geophysical resistivity tomography and vertical electric sounding (VES).The geophysical resistivity methods employed revealed the depth to aquifer, the geoelectric layers being made up of lateritic topsoil, clayed sand and sand. Along the trasverse line in the third geoelectric layer of lateral distance of 76 m to 100 m is a very low resistivity of 0.9 to 13 m from a depth range o f about 3 to 25 m beneath the surface- indicating contamination. Water samples were collected and analyzed at the same site during the raining season and during the dry season. The value of water quality index during the raining season was 115.92 and during the dry season was 147.43. Since values at both seasons were more than 100, it implies that the water is contaminated to some extent and therefore poor for drinking purpose. The Water Quality Index was established from important analyses of biological and physico-chemical parameters with significant health importance. These values computed for dumpsite area at Ugbor were mostly contributed by the seasonal variations in the concentrations of some parameters, such as, conductivity, total dissolved solids, hardness, alkalinity, chlorides, nitrates, calcium,Â phosphates, zinc, which showed significant differences (P<0.01 and P<0.05) in seasonal variation.

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