ANALYSIS OF QUALITY PARAMETERS OF GROUNDWATER USING ION CHROMATOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES NEAR INDUSTRIAL AREAS IN UTTARAKHAND

Water is one of the most important natural resources to survive on the earth. It is required for almost every purpose whether industrial, commercial or residential as well as forestry, fishing, agriculture and hydropower production. More than 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water but availability and quality of water is a major concern. The safety of drinking water is influenced by its physio-chemical and microbiological properties, which can lead to severe health issues if it exceeds permissible limits. The present study has been carried out with the objective to examine the suitability of ground water in near areas of industrial zone of Bhagwanpur Block in Uttarakhand. Ion Chromatography (IC) technique has been used for the analysis of samples. During the study, it was found that most of the physical and chemical parameters of ground water were within the acceptable and permissible limits as prescribed for drinking water (BIS, 2012). However, continuous discharge of domestic wastes and industrial effluents from various industries may contaminate the ground water in future and cause serious health problems. Groundwater quality degradation is common in populated, industrialized areas with shallow levels, requiring regular monitoring to ascertain the suitability for drinking and domestic needs.