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Geochemical assessment of groundwater composition and evaluating its suitability of Saidpur Upazilla in Bangladesh

The chemical analysis of 44 groundwater samples in the northern Bangladesh has been evaluated to determine the hydrogeochemical processes and major ions, heavy and rare metal concentration for its suitability for agricultural and domestic purposes. The quality analysis is performed through the estim...

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Main Authors: Islam, M. J., Hakim, M. A., Hanafi, M. M., Juraimi, Abdul Shukor, Chowdhury, Indira, M. Hossain, A. K. M., Sarkar, Ratna Rani, Jannatul Islam, M. Atikul, Halim, M. A.
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Published: Zhengzhou University 2014
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spelling my.upm.eprints.377712022-05-19T04:56:32Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37771/ Geochemical assessment of groundwater composition and evaluating its suitability of Saidpur Upazilla in Bangladesh Islam, M. J. Hakim, M. A. Hanafi, M. M. Juraimi, Abdul Shukor Chowdhury, Indira M. Hossain, A. K. M. Sarkar, Ratna Rani Jannatul Islam, M. Atikul Halim, M. A. The chemical analysis of 44 groundwater samples in the northern Bangladesh has been evaluated to determine the hydrogeochemical processes and major ions, heavy and rare metal concentration for its suitability for agricultural and domestic purposes. The quality analysis is performed through the estimation of pH, EC, cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ , K+ , Zn2+, Cu2+, Mn2+, Fe3+ and As3+), anions (CO3 2-, HCO3 - , NO3 - , SO4 2-, PO4 3- and Cl- ) and TDS (total dissolved solids). We also computed several variables such as SAR (sodium adsorption ratio), SSP (soluble sodium percentage) RSC (residual sodium carbonate), potential salinity, permeability index, Kelly's ratio, Gibbs ratio and hardness to evaluate the suitability of groundwater supply for specific uses. From the geochemical results, it has been found that both the cations and anions varied in the groundwater. Among the chemical budget of ions, magnesium and chloride were found to be the most predominant ions. The intense agricultural activities may be an important factor for the higher concentration of nitrates in these aquifers. Based on the total hardness, most groundwaters are moderately hard. According to EC and SAR the most dominant class is C1-S1. The major ion concentrations are below the acceptable level for drinking water. The salinity hazard is low thus, there is less chances to increase of toxic salt concentrations. Gibbs diagram indicates that all the samples fall in the precipitation dominance field. Regarding cation and anion constituents, groundwater is suitable for irrigation and drinking purposes except of few wells. Zhengzhou University 2014 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37771/1/Geochemical%20assessment%20of%20groundwater%20composition%20and%20evaluating%20its%20suitability%20of%20Saidpur%20Upazilla%20in%20Bangladesh.pdf Islam, M. J. and Hakim, M. A. and Hanafi, M. M. and Juraimi, Abdul Shukor and Chowdhury, Indira and M. Hossain, A. K. M. and Sarkar, Ratna Rani and Jannatul Islam, M. Atikul and Halim, M. A. (2014) Geochemical assessment of groundwater composition and evaluating its suitability of Saidpur Upazilla in Bangladesh. Life Science Journal, 11 (7). pp. 111-126. ISSN 1097-8135; ESSN: 2372-613X http://www.lifesciencesite.com/lsj/life1107/ 10.7537/marslsj110714.15
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description The chemical analysis of 44 groundwater samples in the northern Bangladesh has been evaluated to determine the hydrogeochemical processes and major ions, heavy and rare metal concentration for its suitability for agricultural and domestic purposes. The quality analysis is performed through the estimation of pH, EC, cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ , K+ , Zn2+, Cu2+, Mn2+, Fe3+ and As3+), anions (CO3 2-, HCO3 - , NO3 - , SO4 2-, PO4 3- and Cl- ) and TDS (total dissolved solids). We also computed several variables such as SAR (sodium adsorption ratio), SSP (soluble sodium percentage) RSC (residual sodium carbonate), potential salinity, permeability index, Kelly's ratio, Gibbs ratio and hardness to evaluate the suitability of groundwater supply for specific uses. From the geochemical results, it has been found that both the cations and anions varied in the groundwater. Among the chemical budget of ions, magnesium and chloride were found to be the most predominant ions. The intense agricultural activities may be an important factor for the higher concentration of nitrates in these aquifers. Based on the total hardness, most groundwaters are moderately hard. According to EC and SAR the most dominant class is C1-S1. The major ion concentrations are below the acceptable level for drinking water. The salinity hazard is low thus, there is less chances to increase of toxic salt concentrations. Gibbs diagram indicates that all the samples fall in the precipitation dominance field. Regarding cation and anion constituents, groundwater is suitable for irrigation and drinking purposes except of few wells.
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author Islam, M. J.
Hakim, M. A.
Hanafi, M. M.
Juraimi, Abdul Shukor
Chowdhury, Indira
M. Hossain, A. K. M.
Sarkar, Ratna Rani
Jannatul Islam, M. Atikul
Halim, M. A.
spellingShingle Islam, M. J.
Hakim, M. A.
Hanafi, M. M.
Juraimi, Abdul Shukor
Chowdhury, Indira
M. Hossain, A. K. M.
Sarkar, Ratna Rani
Jannatul Islam, M. Atikul
Halim, M. A.
Geochemical assessment of groundwater composition and evaluating its suitability of Saidpur Upazilla in Bangladesh
author_facet Islam, M. J.
Hakim, M. A.
Hanafi, M. M.
Juraimi, Abdul Shukor
Chowdhury, Indira
M. Hossain, A. K. M.
Sarkar, Ratna Rani
Jannatul Islam, M. Atikul
Halim, M. A.
author_sort Islam, M. J.
title Geochemical assessment of groundwater composition and evaluating its suitability of Saidpur Upazilla in Bangladesh
title_short Geochemical assessment of groundwater composition and evaluating its suitability of Saidpur Upazilla in Bangladesh
title_full Geochemical assessment of groundwater composition and evaluating its suitability of Saidpur Upazilla in Bangladesh
title_fullStr Geochemical assessment of groundwater composition and evaluating its suitability of Saidpur Upazilla in Bangladesh
title_full_unstemmed Geochemical assessment of groundwater composition and evaluating its suitability of Saidpur Upazilla in Bangladesh
title_sort geochemical assessment of groundwater composition and evaluating its suitability of saidpur upazilla in bangladesh
publisher Zhengzhou University
publishDate 2014
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37771/1/Geochemical%20assessment%20of%20groundwater%20composition%20and%20evaluating%20its%20suitability%20of%20Saidpur%20Upazilla%20in%20Bangladesh.pdf
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