Correlation of Physico-Chemical Analysis of Ground Water of Manendragarh Area (Hasdeo basin), Chhattisgarh, India

Abstract

Manendragarh city is developing rapidly due to coal fields since 6 decades. It is considered as one of big area of Korea District, Chhattisgarh, India. The present study was carried out with a view to have an understanding about the water status of Manendragarh area, particularly water quality in vicinity of some colliery. Environmental studies were carried out on ground and surface water to find out the physico-chemical parameters like pH, alkalinity, Total hardness,iron, chlorides, dissolved solid, calcium, nitrate, fluoride, sulphate and DO. Ten samples were collected from different sites, in order to evaluate the drinking water quality in and around this area. The analysis of various parameters using standard methods (APHA/NEERI) and their comparison with WHO standard values, suggested that most of the parameters were within permissible limit given by Bureau of Indian standards (BIS). Concentration of parameters beyond the limits in some stations could be reduced and could be an invaluable source for domestic purposes in the region. The present paper accounts water quality of various sites situated in Manendragarh area and their efficiencies respectively.