Groundwater Contamination through Major Ions and Their Probable Effects on Human Health in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Groundwater Contamination through Major Ions and Their Probable Effects on Human Health in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
1Mohd Areeb Khan, 2Nepal Singh, 3Ayan Ahmad, 4Zaid Hasan Khan, 5Shahnoor Alam and 6Ajhar Hussain*
| Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences
Geology (Geological Science), Vol.42F, No.2, July-December 2023: P.266-280 |
| Original Research Article |
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Groundwater Contamination through Major Ions and Their Probable Effects on Human Health in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
1Mohd Areeb Khan, 2Nepal Singh, 3Ayan Ahmad, 4Zaid Hasan Khan, 5Shahnoor Alam and 6Ajhar Hussain*
| Author’s Affiliations:
1-6Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202002, India
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| *Corresponding Author: Ajhar Hussain, Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202002, India
E-mail: glyazhar@gmail.com
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| (Received on 17.07.2023, Revised on 13.09.2023, Approved on 03.11.2023, Accepted on 30.11.2023, Published on 15.12.2023)
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Abstract
Abstract:
All living things require water to maintain their life and carry out their metabolic functions. The quality of groundwater degrades as a result of unethical human involvement in natural systems and excessive groundwater resource use. Since groundwater is routinely used both directly for drinking and for other purposes, it is necessary to examine its quality. The hydrochemistry of the groundwater in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, was examined to assess its appropriateness for irrigation and drinking, as well as any potential effects on locals' health. Twenty-three groundwater samples were taken from submersible and hand pumps, and their physical and chemical characteristics, including electrical conductivity, pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), Na+, K+, Ca+2, Mg+2, Cl+2, HCO3-, CO32-,and SO42-, were measured. The groundwater's ionic concentrations fluctuate geographically and momentarily, and the water is alkaline. Higher values of particular characteristics at specified places signify groundwater pollution, rendering it unfit for use in various applications.
Keywords: Groundwater, Irrigation, Electrical Conductivity, Ionic Concentration
