Central Ground Water Board

Geophysical insights into aquifer characteristics of the Tanakpur area in Champawat district, Uttarakhand, India

Proper demarcation of aquifers in hard rock areas is a challenging task, and geophysical surveys have been effective in deciphering the aquifers. Vertical Electrical Soundings (VES) were carried out in the Tanakpur area of Champawat district, Uttarakhand state. The depth and thic...

Assessment of groundwater quality for drinking and irrigation purposes using water quality index and statistical analysis in Nalanda district, South Bihar, India

This study evaluates the hydrochemical characteristics and overall suitability of groundwater in Nalanda district, Southern Bihar, India. Forty-one groundwater samples were collected and analyzed for 14 physio-chemical parameters including pH, EC, TDS, hardness, major ions, fluor...