Hydrochemical Characteristics and Multivariate Statistical Analysis of Groundwater System in Jodhpur Rajasthan

Abstract

Introduction: Groundwater quality needs to be evaluated in order to use it sustainably for drinking, agriculture, and industry. The usage of water resources has had a significant impact on human life. Groundwater is often more practical, less expensive, and less contaminated than surface water. Consequently, it is widely used in public drinking water systems¹.

Objectives: Investigating the evolution of the hydro-chemical characteristics and influencing factors of groundwater in this region is crucial to maintaining the safety of groundwater quality and ensuring the high-quality growth of the water supply.

Methods: The research work was done by considered study area as the Jodhpur City in Rajasthan². The analysis methods used included coefficient correlation, Durov diagrams, Piper diagrams, and Gibbs diagrams.

Results: The findings showed that the concentrations of important ions, such as Na⁺, SO₄²⁻, and Cl⁻, in the groundwater in the study area fluctuated considerably across time and distance. The primary natural factor influencing the hydro-chemical characteristics of groundwater was rock weathering.