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Research Paper | Earth Science and Engineering | India | Volume 4 Issue 4, April 2015 | Rating: 6.3 / 10
Mapping of Feasibility of Groundwater for Drinking Water Zones of Akkalkot Taluk, Solapur, India using GIS Techniques
Mustaq Shaikh | Farjana Birajdar
Abstract: The chemical characteristics of groundwater with respect to drinking water quality in Akkalkot Taluk of Solapur District have been studied.68 groundwater samples were examined for pH, nitrate, dissolved solids, alkalinity, hardness, fluoride, chloride, calcium, iron, magnesium, sulphate. The obtained values are compared with WHO water quality standards and concluded that most of the groundwater samples are potable for drinking.
Keywords: Groundwater, drinking water, GIS techniques, Akkalkot
Edition: Volume 4 Issue 4, April 2015,
Pages: 1709 - 1713