India＇s surface water and groundwater distribu- tion is temporally variable due to the monsoon. Agriculture is one of the dominant economic sectors in India. Groundwater quality is regularly assessed to determine usa...India＇s surface water and groundwater distribu- tion is temporally variable due to the monsoon. Agriculture is one of the dominant economic sectors in India. Groundwater quality is regularly assessed to determine usability for drinking and irrigation. In this study, World Health Organization and Bureau of Indian Standards guidelines were used to determine suitability of ground- water near artificial recharge structures （ARS） with a focus on the structureg impact on groundwater quality. Ground- water resources were evaluated for irrigation suitability using electrical conductivity （EC）, sodium adsorption ratio, the US Salinity Laboratory diagram, sodium concentration, Wilcox＇s diagram, Kelly＇s index, and Doneen＇s perme- ability index. EC and major ions were tested in recharge areas at different distances from the ARS. The construction of ARS at optimal distances along major streams has improved groundwater quantity and quality in the subbasin. Before construction of ARS, fluoride concentrations were higher; after construction, fluoride was reduced in most locations. Water stored in the check dam and groundwater in the wells closer to the structure were suitable for both drinking and irrigation purposes. Impact of ARS on nearby groundwater quality was observed at Pal- lipatti, Mulayanur, Venkadasamuthram, Pudupatti, Poyyappatti, Harurl, and Sekkampatti. More distant sites included Pappiredipatti, Nambiyappati, Menasi, Harur, Todampatti, and Adikarapatfi. Data demonstrated improved groundwater quality in the area of the ARS. Through recharge, the non-potable fluoride in the region is reduced to the permissible limit for human consumption.展开更多
基金the Natural Resources Data Management System(NRDMS),of the Department of Science and Technology(DST),New Delhi,India for providing financial support
文摘India＇s surface water and groundwater distribu- tion is temporally variable due to the monsoon. Agriculture is one of the dominant economic sectors in India. Groundwater quality is regularly assessed to determine usability for drinking and irrigation. In this study, World Health Organization and Bureau of Indian Standards guidelines were used to determine suitability of ground- water near artificial recharge structures （ARS） with a focus on the structureg impact on groundwater quality. Ground- water resources were evaluated for irrigation suitability using electrical conductivity （EC）, sodium adsorption ratio, the US Salinity Laboratory diagram, sodium concentration, Wilcox＇s diagram, Kelly＇s index, and Doneen＇s perme- ability index. EC and major ions were tested in recharge areas at different distances from the ARS. The construction of ARS at optimal distances along major streams has improved groundwater quantity and quality in the subbasin. Before construction of ARS, fluoride concentrations were higher; after construction, fluoride was reduced in most locations. Water stored in the check dam and groundwater in the wells closer to the structure were suitable for both drinking and irrigation purposes. Impact of ARS on nearby groundwater quality was observed at Pal- lipatti, Mulayanur, Venkadasamuthram, Pudupatti, Poyyappatti, Harurl, and Sekkampatti. More distant sites included Pappiredipatti, Nambiyappati, Menasi, Harur, Todampatti, and Adikarapatfi. Data demonstrated improved groundwater quality in the area of the ARS. Through recharge, the non-potable fluoride in the region is reduced to the permissible limit for human consumption.
