Abstract

EXPLORING GROUNDWATER QUALITY INDEX FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT IN BASTI DISTRICT IN UP, INDIA

Sneha Khadse* and N. D. Jausja

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Abstract

In the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons of 2023, this research carried out a thorough evaluation of the water quality in many blocks of the Basti district, with a particular emphasis on bacteriological and chemical investigations. The appropriateness of the water for drinking and other uses was assessed by the analysis of 500 samples that were gathered from various sites. The findings indicated that the water quality in the tested blocks varied, with some places showing good results and others showing bad conditions. The results of the bacterial examination showed that the proportion of good samples decreased over the post-monsoon season, indicating a considerable reduction in water quality. Chemical study also revealed differences in water quality indicators, emphasizing the influence of seasonal variations. In order to guarantee that people in the Basti district have access to clean and drinkable water, our results highlight the need of ongoing monitoring and management of water resources.

Keywords: Groundwater quality, Water management, Basti District, Sustainable development, India, Water quality index.