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Proceedings of the International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 2011, 1(3-4):202-212
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Assessment of groundwater quality and pollution potential of Jawa Block Rewa District, Madhya Pradesh, India

R.N. Tiwari
Department of Geology, Govt.P.G. Science College Rewa, 486001, Madhya Pradesh, India

Received 7 June 2011; Accepted 12 July 2011; Published online 20 November 2011
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Abstract
The paper deals an assessment of groundwater quality and pollution potcntial of Jawa block, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh India. Geologically, the area is occupied by shale and sandstone of Rewa Group, Vindhyan Supergroup. Interpretation of analytical data shows Ca-Mg-HCO3 and Ca-Mg-SO4-Cl facies. The chemical parameters- hardness, sulphate and total dissolved solid exceed the desirable limit in few locations which should be use for drinking after some chemical treatments. The higher concentration of nitrate may be due to excessive use of fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides. The fluoride is generally within permissible limit with few exceptions. The computed DRASTIC Index suggests intermediate to high pollution susceptibility. The interpretation on the basis of available data shown that the groundwater of the area was more or less fit for drinking.

Keywords groundwater quality; DRASTIC; Jawa; Madhya Pradesh India


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