Hydro Geochemical Study of Kinathukkadavu Taluk, Coimbatore Integrated with Geographical Information System
Asian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST) Volume 1, Issue 1, Pages 18-23, February 2017
6 Pages Posted: 8 Mar 2017
Date Written: March 7, 2017
Abstract
Groundwater quality of south India is depending on climate condition and bedrock geology but may also be impacted by pollution, particularly from industrial sources and agricultural activity. In the current study, 15 groundwater samples were collected from different locations in the Kinathukkadavu Taluk, Coimbatore to assess water quality for drinking as well as for irrigation purpose by analyzing the major cations (Ca2 , Mg2 , Na and K ) and anions (Cl-, NO3-, SO42- and F-) besides some physical and chemical parameters (pH, total hardness, electrical conductivity and total alkalinity). Statistical analysis like correlation, R- mode factor and cluster analysis were performed for demarcate the association of hydro geochemical parameters. Also groundwater quality mapping was developed using geographic information system.
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