Singh, Abhay Kumar and Mondal, G.C. and Kumar, Suresh and Singh, T.B. and Tewary, B. K. and Sinha, A. (2008) Major ion chemistry, weathering processes and water quality assessment in upper catchment of damodar river basin, india. Environmental Geology, 54 (4). pp. 745-758. ISSN 0943-0105

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Abstract

The chemical characteristics of surface, groundwater and mine water of the upper catchment of the Damodar River basin were studied to evaluate the major ion chemistry, geochemical processes controlling water composition and suitability of water for domestic, industrial and irrigation uses. Water samples from ponds, lakes, rivers, reservoirs and groundwater were collected and analysed for pH, EC, TDS, F, Cl, HCO3, SO4, NO3, Ca, Mg, Na and K. In general, Ca, Na, Mg, HCO3 and Cl dominate, except in samples from mining areas which have higher concentration of SO4. Water chemistry of the area reflects continental weathering, aided by mining and other anthropogenic impacts. Limiting groundwater use for domestic purposes are contents of TDS, F, Cl, SO4, NO3 and TH that exceed the desirable limits in water collected from mining and urban areas. The calculated values of SAR, RSC and %Na indicate good to permissible use of water for irrigation. High salinity, %Na, Mg-hazard and RSC values at some sites limit use for agricultural purposes.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Major ion chemistry, Damodar River basin, Water quality, SAR, RSC, Anthropogenic, India
Subjects:	Envieronmental Management Group
Divisions:	UNSPECIFIED
Depositing User:	Dr. Satyendra Kumar Singh
Date Deposited:	11 Dec 2011 04:47
Last Modified:	11 Dec 2011 04:47
URI:	http://cimfr.csircentral.net/id/eprint/316

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