Assessment of Groundwater Quality in Bhopal D...

Assessment of Groundwater Quality in Bhopal District, India: Utilizing Water Quality Index and Correlation Analysis

Author Name : Ilma Afsar, Anjali Acharya, Akhilesh Shende

ABSTRACT : Groundwater contamination due to municipal waste and industrial effluents is a major challenge for long term sustainability in developing countries such as India. Potable groundwater is often tainted by the presence of excessive levels of elements such as arsenic, fluoride, nitrate, iron, cadmium, lead, and chromium. This article discusses the significance of monitoring groundwater quality, particularly in the context of Bhopal district, India. It highlights the challenges of groundwater contamination from municipal waste and industrial effluents, emphasizing the presence of elements such as arsenic, fluoride, nitrate, iron, cadmium, lead, and chromium. The study focuses on analyzing various physicochemical parameters and utilizing Water Quality Index (WQI) and correlation analysis to assess the quality of groundwater. The findings reveal that the groundwater from the studied sites in the Bhopal district is relatively safe for human consumption and essential needs. The abstract emphasizes the importance of employing water quality indices and correlation analysis for a comprehensive assessment of water quality.