Assessment of Groundwater Quality of Different Districts in Odisha for Agricultural and Drinking Purposes
Santosh Kumar Nayak
Under the supervision of Prof. Ananya Punyotoya Parida
Master of Technology in Environmental Engineering
Gandhi Institute For Technology (GIFT), Autonomous, Bhubaneswar
ABSTRACT
This study looks at a range of selected groundwater samples from several locations in Odisha, which has problems with its quality for agricultural and drinking purposes. Reading the study's conclusions might help you discover the home and industrial sources of ground water in Odisha and provide vital information about their status.
sources of pollution. This greatly aids in directing future investigations to identify and mitigate the problem of groundwater pollution and facilitates the implementation of corrective measures. When manmade pollutants damage a body of water, it is commonly regarded as polluted when it becomes unfit for human use (drinking water, for example) or when its capacity to sustain its biotic populations is greatly reduced.
Even though they are interdependent, surface.
The growing demand for water resources, particularly for agricultural and drinking purposes, necessitates a comprehensive evaluation of groundwater quality. This project focuses on the assessment of groundwater quality in various GW collected from river basins at different districts of Odisha, India, with the aim of understanding the suitability of this vital resource for both agricultural irrigation and human consumption.
The study employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating hydrogeological, geochemical, and environmental parameters to evaluate groundwater quality across selected districts. Water samples from representative wells and boreholes are collected and analyzed for physicochemical properties, including pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, major ions, and trace elements. Additionally, key water quality indicators such as nitrate, fluoride, and bacterial contamination are assessed to ascertain the safety of groundwater for drinking purposes.
Furthermore, the project aims to establish correlation between groundwater quality and its impact on agricultural productivity. The findings will contribute to the development of sustainable water management strategies, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions to improve water quality and promote efficient utilization in agriculture.
Keywords: Groundwater quality , Agricultural purposes, Geochemical analysis, hysicochemical parameters,Water quality indicators, Agricultural practices, Geochemical factors, Sustainable water management, Environmental impact.
