PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS ASSESSMENT OF GROUND WATER IN DIFFERENT SITES OF BHILAI CITY, CHHATTISGARH

摘要

Assessment and mapping of groundwater is an important quantity because the physical and chemical characteristics of groundwater determine its suitability for agricultural, industrial and domestic usages. Present work deals with the assessment of physico-chemical parameters of ground water samples at Industrial, Residential and Near MSW site of Bhilai city during 2010-2011. Ground water samples ere tested for physico-chemical parameters following the standard methods and procedures. Statistical studies have been carried out by calculating correlation coefficients between different pairs of parameters and t- test applied for checking significance. The observed values of various physico-chemical parameters of water samples were compared with standard values recommended by WHO for drinking and the extent of deterioration. Agricultural runoff, sewage and industrial effluents are the probably sources for the variation of water quality in the study region. The results revealed that the Groundwater was not suitable for drinking purpose in some area due to the influence of swage, saltwater intrusion, industrial and high urban concentration.