Pollution Research Paper

Vol 39, Issue 1, 2020; Page No.(69-73 )

EVALUATION OF GROUND WATER QUALITY IN BORIGAON AREA, MAHARASHTRA

P.K. GOGARI, S.N. SAVE AND V.S. CHAUDHARI

Abstract

The study area Borigaon, is situated near the western coast of India at the Maharashtra, Gujarat border. The area is famous for its horticultural development for Chikoo (Sapote). The present study deals with the evaluation of ground water quality for irrigation in Borigaon area. The ground water samples were collected from 26 sites during pre- monsoon and post-monsoon seasons of the year 2008 and were subjected for chemical characteristics. The suitability of water for irrigation is evaluated based on Sodium Adsorption Ratio, Salinity Hazard and US salinity Diagram.