Evaluation of Suitability Groundwater Quality for Agricultural, Drinking and Industrial Purposes (Case Study: South of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province)

Hosseini Vardanjani, Seyed Mohammadreza; Khoshravesh, Mojtaba; Ghahreman, Marzieh; Naderi, Masoud

doi:10.22034/ewe.2023.363252.1810

Document Type : Case Report

Authors

¹ PhD Scholar, Department of Water Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Sari, Iran

² Assoc. Professor, Department of Water Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Sari, Iran

³ M.Sc. Alumni, Department of Water Engineering, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran

⁴ M.Sc. Alumni, Department of Water Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22034/ewe.2023.363252.1810

Abstract

The significant reduction of surface water resources and recent recurrent droughts have increased the reliance on groundwater sources, leading to a decline in their quality. In this study, 28 samples of well water from different locations in Khanmirza, Lordegan, Borujen, Ardal and Kiar were collected in 2020-2021 and underwent chemical analysis in the laboratory. To evaluate the quality of the samples for use in agricultural, drinking and industrial sectors, the Wilcox diagram, Schuler diagram and Langlier index were used. Using interpolation methods, the chemical properties of the samples taken within the study area were examined and qualitative zoning maps were prepared using Kriging and inverse distance weighting methods. The results showed that according to the Wilcox diagram, most of the samples are within the range of C₂S₁ and are suitable for agricultural purposes. According to the Schuler diagram, these samples are within the range of good quality for drinking and based on the Langlier index, they are within the range of precipitating and consumable. This study helps decision-makers to have a clear view and plan comprehensively and effectively for the exploitation and preservation of groundwater resources, taking into account the qualitative maps of groundwater.

Keywords

Main Subjects

Water Pollution

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Evaluation of Suitability Groundwater Quality for Agricultural, Drinking and Industrial Purposes (Case Study: South of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province)

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Volume 9, Issue 4
December 2023
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Evaluation of Suitability Groundwater Quality for Agricultural, Drinking and Industrial Purposes (Case Study: South of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province)

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Volume 9, Issue 4December 2023Pages 515-531

Volume 9, Issue 4
December 2023
Pages 515-531