Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the Upper Piedmont Area of Haridwar, India

Bahukhandi, Kanchan Deoli; Kushwaha, Anamika; Goswami, Lalit; Bhan, Uday; Kamboj, Vishal; Kamboj, Nitin; Bisht, Aditi; Sharma, Amit Kumar; Sathe, Sandip S.; Saini, Vipin K.; Sharma, Bhuvanesh Kumar

doi:10.1021/acsestwater.2c00419

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“…Moreover, these prefectures are located downstream of the Tone River and exhibit a long residence time before being taken in as raw water. Anthropogenic activities, such as the intensification of urban and industrial sectors and agricultural practices, affect hydrochemical properties by enhancing cation and anion properties and heavy metal contamination [29][30][31] . Consequently, various component inputs (e.g., wastewater, industrial effluents, and agricultural water) flow into rivers, resulting in higher dissolved components and thus increased water hardness.…”

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“…The surface water sources for tap water exhibited larger annual concentration fluctuations compared with groundwater sources because of prolonged residence times of river water up to the point of intake due to the extensive flow path. In the case of river water as raw water, human activities in the surrounding areas, such as the inflow of domestic wastewater, industrial water, and agricultural water, affect water quality [29][30][31]37,38 . In addition, the concentrations of major components were higher in Suginami than in Niigata.…”

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Distribution of inorganic compositions of Japanese tap water: a nationwide survey in 2019–2024

Hori,

Shozugawa,

Takizawa

et al. 2024

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A nationwide survey of inorganic components of tap water all over Japan was conducted from 2019 to 2024. In this survey, 1564 tap water samples were collected, and an additional 194 tap water samples were collected from 33 other countries. The water samples were analyzed for 27 dissolved inorganic components, with a primary focus on the distribution of major and trace components, including Ca, Mg, K, Na, Cl−, NO3−, SO42−, total-hardness, Al, Fe, Cu, Mn, and Zn. The Japanese tap water hardness was 50.5 ± 30.2 (± 1σ SD) mg/L, classified as soft water according to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification. The average content of each major component in Japanese tap water tended to be lower than those in other countries. Furthermore, Piper trilinear diagrams were used to categorize Japanese tap water types. The dominating water types were the Ca–HCO3 and mixed types, which had a nationwide distribution. Japanese tap water generally complied with Japanese and WHO drinking water criteria, with only 1% (17/1564 sites) of the samples exceeding water quality standards. Observations of water quality changes for 2 years at three household faucets revealed that fluctuations in major components and trace metals (Al, Fe, Cu, Mn, and Zn) varied in different patterns. This suggests that the behavior of trace metal elements is influenced by local infrastructure, such as supply pipes, distinct from the variability in source water quality.

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Section: Annual Variation In Water Qualitymentioning

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Distribution of inorganic compositions of Japanese tap water: a nationwide survey in 2019–2024

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Shozugawa,

Takizawa

et al. 2024

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“…Rivers play a very significant role in the lives of humans as well as animals (Karr & Chu, 2000b). In recent years, water pollution has become a major problem in India (Bahukhandi et al, 2023; Kamboj et al, 2020; Kumar et al, 2017; Muhammad & Usman, 2021). The demand for cleaner and safer water is rising tremendously.…”

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Mapping water quality parameters in Baner and Gaj rivulets: Insights into the potential impact on river Beas in Himachal Pradesh using ArcGIS

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Several natural and anthropogenic activities, as well as rapid urbanization and industrialization, have caused freshwater bodies and their water quality to deteriorate rapidly over the past two decades. This study utilizes ArcGIS to map water quality parameters in the Baner and Gaj rivulets, tributaries of the river Beas in Himachal Pradesh, with the objective of gaining insights into their potential impact on the main river. So, the main aim of the present research was to assess the impact of anthropogenic actions on the ecology and the fitness of the rivulets basin to perpetuate freshwater diversity. A total of six sampling zones were selected; three sampling zones on Baner and three sampling zones on Gaj rivulets, in order to assess the water quality during the period of one year, from January 2022 to December 2022. During the present study, the Water Quality Index (WQI) was used to assess the status of water quality in both rivulets. Fourteen physicochemical parameters were examined using appropriate techniques and then compared to international standards. A slight upsurge was observed in some physicochemical parameters, such as pH, hardness, TDS, nitrate, and phosphate, at sampling zone 3 (S3) of the Baner rivulet. The results of WQI ranged from 45.5 at S1 to 50.2 at S3 in Gaj and 48.5 at S1 to 55.2 at S3 in Baner, which reflected a slight impact of natural and anthropogenic activities. The status of the water quality in both rivulets confirmed the abundance of aquatic species. Human activities, such as riverbed mining, also negatively impacted the water quality at some sample zones. There is, however, a need to monitor and evaluate these types of activities. However, further research and monitoring are necessary to validate the study's findings and extend its scope to other regions.

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Impact of solid waste dumping on soil quality and its potential risk on human health and environment

Bisht,

Kamboj,

Kamboj

et al. 2024

Environ Monit Assess

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Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the Upper Piedmont Area of Haridwar, India

Cited by 11 publications

References 65 publications

Distribution of inorganic compositions of Japanese tap water: a nationwide survey in 2019–2024

Distribution of inorganic compositions of Japanese tap water: a nationwide survey in 2019–2024

Mapping water quality parameters in Baner and Gaj rivulets: Insights into the potential impact on river Beas in Himachal Pradesh using ArcGIS

Impact of solid waste dumping on soil quality and its potential risk on human health and environment

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