Author : Neelu Jain, Syed Md Aamir Hussain [ Volume No.:XII, Issue No.III-May 2023] [Page No : 16-24] [2023]

Groundwater worldwide has emerged as a potential source for domestic and irrigation purposes. Natural groundwater without any anthropogenic influences will also have a baseline concentration of different dissolved solutes. These solutes are primarily introduced into the groundwater system by the process of sediment-groundwater interaction. This natural groundwater quality varies from place to place depending upon the nature of the soil, the nature of subsurface lithology, climatic conditions, etc. The dissolved solids in groundwater can be divided into major ions, minor constituents, and trace elements. Analytical results of the physicochemical analysis showed that the majority of the samples were above the permissible limits of Indian standards. The groundwater in the study area was very hard, and the relative abundance of major cations and anions was Na+ > Ca2+ > Mg2+ > K+ and HCO3 − > SO4 2− > Cl−. Fluoride content was higher than the permissible limit in 75% of the samples. The mean concentration of arsenic in groundwater was 9.37 and 11.01 µg/L. The analysis exposed that the groundwater in the selected area needs some degree of treatment before consumption, and the results will be beneficial for planners and decision-makers for the effective management of groundwater resources.