Study on the groundwater hydrogeochemistry from Cuddalore to Puduchatiram, east coast of India

Ground water from Cuddalore to Puduchatiram collected in two seasons, were chemically analysed for various parameters, so as to provide a baseline data. Chemical weathering plays a major role in controlling the water chemistry in this region. The majority of the samples fall in Na+K, Ca+Mg and SO su...

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Published in:Indian journal of marine sciences 1998-06, Vol.27 (2), p.167-172
Main Authors: Ramanathan, AL, Mani, R, Manoharan, K, Kesavan, S, Kathiresan, R M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Marine
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Summary:Ground water from Cuddalore to Puduchatiram collected in two seasons, were chemically analysed for various parameters, so as to provide a baseline data. Chemical weathering plays a major role in controlling the water chemistry in this region. The majority of the samples fall in Na+K, Ca+Mg and SO sub(4)+Cl geochemical types. Ground water quality is good for all purpose except at few locations in inland region and coastal tracts. Areas seriously contaminated by seawater intrusion have been identified.
ISSN:0379-5136