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Spatial and temporal variations of dug well water quality in Korba basin, Chhattisgarh, India: Insights into hydrogeological characteristics

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dc.creator Sahu, Bharat Lal
dc.creator Pandey, Piyush Kant
dc.creator Sharma, Sanjay Kumar
dc.creator YURDAKUL, Sema
dc.creator Patel, Khageshwar Singh
dc.creator Ramteke, Shobhana
dc.creator Wysocka, Irena
dc.creator VAROL, Simge
dc.creator Martín-Ramos, Pablo
dc.creator Jhariya, Dalchand
dc.creator Rahman, Mohammad Mahmudur
dc.creator Bhattacharya, Prosun
dc.date 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned 2025-02-25T10:23:50Z
dc.date.available 2025-02-25T10:23:50Z
dc.identifier 6c096078-81dd-49ff-bdbf-73c0c436a18a
dc.identifier 10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101359
dc.identifier https://avesis.sdu.edu.tr/publication/details/6c096078-81dd-49ff-bdbf-73c0c436a18a/oai
dc.identifier.uri http://acikerisim.sdu.edu.tr/xmlui/handle/123456789/100064
dc.description Comprehensive assessment of groundwater quality in mining-affected regions is crucial to sustainably manage water resources and protect public health and ecosystems. This study investigated the hydrogeochemical characteristics and water quality of 18 dug wells in the Korba basin, Chhattisgarh, India, an area heavily impacted by coal mining activities. Water samples were collected over three seasons (pre-monsoon, monsoon, and post-monsoon) and analyzed to determine physicochemical parameters, major ions, trace elements, and carbon content. Results revealed very high total dissolved solids concentrations ranging from 315 to 19,738 mg L−1. Nitrate levels surpassed the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) limit of 45 mg L−1 in over 50% of samples, reaching a maximum of 200 mg L−1. Fluoride concentrations in all samples exceeded the BIS limit (1.5 mg L−1), ranging from 1.5 to 15.2 mg L−1. The predominant water type was Ca-Mg-HCO₃, primarily influenced by rock-water interactions. Factor analysis indicated that both geogenic and anthropogenic processes influence pollution levels. Pollutant concentrations exhibited seasonal variations, generally peaking during the monsoon period. Temporal analysis from over six years revealed increasing trends for most parameters, indicating deteriorating water quality. Based on Water Quality Index values, all samples were classified as unsuitable for drinking, while assessments of irrigation water quality using various indices indicated that 61.11% of samples were suitable for agricultural use. The findings provide data to inform decision-making and public health protection in this heavily industrialized region and emphasize the urgent need for sustainable water resource management and pollution prevention strategies in the Korba basin to align with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (good health and well-being) and 6 (clean water and sanitation).
dc.language eng
dc.rights info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.title Spatial and temporal variations of dug well water quality in Korba basin, Chhattisgarh, India: Insights into hydrogeological characteristics
dc.type info:eu-repo/semantics/article


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