Journal of Geosciences Research Vol. 4, No. 1 January 2019
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Journal of Geosciences Research Vol. 4, No. 1 January 2019 CONTENTS Hydrochemical Approach for Irrigation Suitability of Groundwater in Krishkindapalem of 1-10 Krishna Delta, Andhrapradesh..... N.C. Mondal Groundwater Quality Assessment Studies in Yeola Block of Nashik District, 11-22 Maharashtra.... K.R. Aher, S.M. Deshpande and A.M. Varade Aquifer System in Katol and Narkhed Taluka, Nagpur District, Maharashtra.... B.R. 23-30 Lamsoge, J.R. Verma, S.D. Waghmare and A. Atey Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones in Manar River Sub-Basin, Maharashtra 31-38. using Remove Sensing and GIS Techniques.... C. Guarav, Md. Babar and I. Khan Demarcation of Groundwater Potential Zones in Parts of Chandrapur and Gadchiroli 39-47 Districts of Maharashtra Using Integrated Remote Sensing and GIS .... A.M. Varade, S.N. Deshmukh, D.G. Thakare and A. Jagtap Morphometric Parameters of GV-103 Watershed, Godavari Basin, Nanded District, 49-56 Maharashtra.... Y.A. Murkute and V.V. Solanki Characterisation of Aquifer Parameters through Pump Test in Selected Watersheds of 57-60 Kolhapur District, Maharashtra.... K.S. Kumbhar, M.V. Baride, S.N. Patil and R.B. Golekar Assessment of Groundwater Quality in Aundha Nagnath Town, Maharashtra using Water 61-66 Quality Index..... V.Wagh, S. Kharjule, S.Mukate, R.Pawar, M. Aamalwar and A.M. Varade Morphometric Signatures of WRJ-2 Watershed and their Implications on Water 67-72 Conservation..... A.M. Varade, K.P. Dongre, B.R. Lamsoge, S.N. Deshmukh and C. Wasankar Groundwater Recharge Monitoring in Loha and Kandhar Taluka, Nanded District, 73-80. Maharashtra..... V.V. Solanki and Y.A. Murkute Journal of Geosciences Research Vol. 4, No.1, January, 2019 www.ggsnagpur.org pp. 1-10 Hydrochemical Approach for Irrigation Suitability of Groundwater in Krishkindapalem of Krishna Depta, Andhra Pradesh N.C. Mondal Earth Process Modelling Group, CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute, Uppal Road, Hyderabad-500 007, India. * Email: [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract Assessment of irrigation suitability of groundwater in Krishkindapalem of Krishna delta, Andhra Pradesh was carried out by hydrochemical approach. Total 21 groundwater samples were collected and analysed using the standard methods. The results indicated that the groundwater is mildly alkaline in nature; electrical conductivity (EC) varies from 652 to 5310 S/cm. More than 67% of the groundwater samples have TDS value of <2000 mg/L, which is within permissible limit of potable water. Groundwater of this area is mainly classified as mixed Na-Cl types. The high percentage of mixed-type water indicates the possibility of dilution of groundwater and comparatively Na-Cl water type, where maximum nitrate content of 287 mg/L and fluoride (F) concentration of 0.45mg/L is observed. This indicates that the agricultural activity and small scale urbanisation have its impact on the groundwater quality. Various parameter such as soluble sodium percentage (SSP), sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), residual sodium carbonate (RSC), Kelley’s ratio (KR), permeability index (PI), residual sodium bicarbonate (RSB) and magnesium absorption ratio (MAR) of the groundwater samples show that overall 62% of the samples are suitable for irrigation, which counts for only 10% of the samples in terms of salinity. The chloro alkaline indices (CAI) were used for distinguishing regional recharge and discharge zones. The corrosivity ratio (CR) was utilised for demarcating areas where non-corrosive pipes are to be used for groundwater supply for irrigation. Keywords: Groundwater quality, Irrigation suitability, Recharge and discharge zones. The corrosivity ratio (CR) was utilised for demarcating areas where non-corrosive pipes are to be used for groundwater supply for irrigation. Keywords: Groundwater quality, Irrigation suitability, Recharge and discharge zones, Krishkindapalem, Krishna delta, Andhra Pradesh. Journal of Geosciences Research Vol. 4, No.1, January, 2019 www.ggsnagpur.org pp. 11-22 Groundwater Quality Assessment Studies in Yeola Block of Nashik District, Maharashtra K.R. Aher1*, S.M. Deshpande2 and A.M. Varade3 Groundwater Survey and Development Agency, Jalna-431202, India Joint Director, Department of Higher Education, Aurangabad-431001, India. Department of Geology, RTM Nagpur University-440 001. India. * Email: [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract The hydrochemistry of 55 groundwater samples in Yeola block of Nashik District, Maharashtra were determined and assessed for usefulness in drinking and agricultural purposes. Groundwater quality was examined by different physic-chemical parameters like pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), total hardness (TH), calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, carbonate, bicarbonate, sulphate, chloride and fluoride. The abundance of major cations and anions is shown as Na > Mg > Ca >= HCO3 > Cl > SO4. The physic-chemical parameters of groundwater were compared with WHO and Indian Standards, to ascertain its suitability for drinking purpose. The sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), percent Na (%Na), residual sodium carbonate (RSC), Kelly ratio (KR), residual sodium bi-carbonate (RSBC), permeability index (PI) and magnesium absorption ratio (MAR) were calculated for irrigation suitability assessment studies. The overall analysis revealed unsuitability of few groundwater samples for drinking due to higher values of physic-chemical parameters crossing the permissible limits. Whereas majority of the groundwater samples are suitable for irrigation in accordance with SAR, RSC, RSBC, KI, Na% and CR values. Keywords: Groundwater quality, Irrigational use, Hydrochemcial facies, Yeola block, Nashik district, Maharashtra. Journal of Geosciences Research Vol. 4, No.1, January, 2019 www.ggsnagpur.org pp. 23-30 Aquifer System in Katol and Narkhed Taluka, Nagpur District, Maharashtra B.R. Lamsoge*, J.R. Verma, S.D. Waghmare and A. Atey Central Ground Water Board, Central Region, Civil Lines, Nagpur-440 001, India * E-mail: [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract Groundwater exploration through drilling is one of the methods to know the geometry and potential of the sub-surface aquifer that helps in sustainable groundwater development. Under various groundwater exploration of Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), total 37 wells (exploratory, observation and piezometers) were drilled from 1974-79 to 2015-16 in groundwater stressed Katol and Narkhed talukas of Nagpur District, Maharashtra. Three aquifer systems have been established in this area viz. Aquifer-I, shallow aquifer in weathered / fractured basalt from 5 to 32m bgl; Aquifer-II, deeper aquifer in jointed / fractured basalt from 32 to 160m bgl and Aquifer-III, trap cover Gondwana (TCG) aquifer from 59 to 300m bgl (sandstone). The huge groundwater potential bearing TCG aquifer is explored on local scale. Based on the aquifer characteristics, groundwater potential areas were demarcated in Katol and Nrakhed talukas, which help the local people and administrator for better groundwater development and management of this area. Keywords: Groundwater exploration, Basaltic aquifer, Trap covered Gondwana (TCG), Katol and Narkhed taluka, Maharashtra. Journal of Geosciences Research Vol. 4, No.1, January, 2019 www.ggsnagpur.org pp. 31-38 Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones in Manar River Sub-Basin, Maharashtra Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques C.Gurav, Md. Babar and I. Khan Department of Geology, Dnyanopasak College, Parbhani – 431401, India Email: [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract Groundwater is the most essential drinking water source in draught prone area of Marathwada region in Maharashtra State. In the present study, geology, geomorphology and hydrogeomorphological investigations were carried out to assess the groundwater potential zones of Manar river sub-basin, through visual interpretation of satellite image FCC of IRS P6 LISS-III, ASTER DEM and Survey of India (SOI) topographic maps on 1:5000 scale with adequate ground truth in ArcGIS 10.1 environment. In the west and central part of the study area Deccan basalt of Late Cretaceous to Early Eocene age is exposed, while in the eastern part granite and granite gneisses of Eastern Dharwar craton (Peninsular Gneissic Complex) are exposed. The secondary porosities developed during the cooling of lave such as fracture, joints lineament pattern of the rocks play a vital role for groundwater development, whereas geomorphology and morphometric characteristics are important in groundwater yield and recharge. Geomorphological analysis was carried out by using six geomorphic surfaces, such as alluvial plan, pediplain, pediment, valley fill sediments, highly dissected plateau and denudational hill. Good quantity of groundwater occurs in alluvial plain area, groundwater potential is restricted in valley fill sediment. Pediplain area has moderate to good groundwater potential, pediment area has moderate to poor, while the areas of highly dissected plateau and denudational hills are associated with poor groundwater potential. Keywords: Manar river, Geomorphic