Major ion chemistry, weathering processes and water quality assessment in upper catchment of Damodar River basin, India

被引:193
作者
Singh, Abhay Kumar [1 ]
Mondal, G. C. [1 ]
Kumar, Suresh [1 ]
Singh, T. B. [1 ]
Tewary, B. K. [1 ]
Sinha, A. [1 ]
机构
[1] CSIR, Cent Inst Min & Fuel Res, Dhanbad 826001, Bihar, India
来源
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY | 2008年 / 54卷 / 04期
关键词
major ion chemistry; Damodar River basin; water quality; SAR; RSC; anthropogenic; India;
D O I
10.1007/s00254-007-0860-1
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The chemical characteristics of surface, groundwater and mine water of the upper catchment of the Damodar River basin were studied to evaluate the major ion chemistry, geochemical processes controlling water composition and suitability of water for domestic, industrial and irrigation uses. Water samples from ponds, lakes, rivers, reservoirs and groundwater were collected and analysed for pH, EC, TDS, F, Cl, HCO3, SO4, NO3, Ca, Mg, Na and K. In general, Ca, Na, Mg, HCO3 and Cl dominate, except in samples from mining areas which have higher concentration of SO4. Water chemistry of the area reflects continental weathering, aided by mining and other anthropogenic impacts. Limiting groundwater use for domestic purposes are contents of TDS, F, Cl, SO4, NO3 and TH that exceed the desirable limits in water collected from mining and urban areas. The calculated values of SAR, RSC and %Na indicate good to permissible use of water for irrigation. High salinity, %Na, Mg-hazard and RSC values at some sites limit use for agricultural purposes.
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页码:745 / 758
页数:14
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