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Evaluation of Groundwater Quality and its Suitability for an Agriculture use in, District Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Author Affiliations

  • 1 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Institute of Technology, (SVNIT), Surat 395 007, Gujarat, INDIA
  • 2 Civil Engineering Department, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat 395 007, Gujarat, INDIA

Res. J. Engineering Sci., Volume 2, Issue (11), Pages 1-5, November,26 (2013)

Abstract

In this study, ground water quality of Vaghodia taluka and Vadodara taluka of Vadodara District was studied based on different indices. Ten groundwater samples were investigated for TDS, Sodium Adsorption Ratio, Kelly’s ratio and Soluble Sodium Percent (SSP) for irrigation suitability assessment. The analytical results shows higher concentration of total dissolved solids (20%), electrical conductivity (50%), chloride (10%), total hardness (30%) and magnesium (40%) for pre monsoon and total dissolved solids (30%), electrical conductivity (40%), chloride (0%), total hardness (30%) and magnesium (40%) for post monsoon which indicates degradation of water quality as per BIS Standards.On the other hand, 50% groundwater sample is unsuitable for irrigation purposes based on irrigation quality parameters.

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