| Titli lohar (M.Sc. Geoinformatics –III Sem) Sangam University Bhilwara (Rajasthan) | Dr. Lokesh Kumar Tripathi Professor & Head Dept. of Geoinformatics Sangam University, Bhilwara (Rajasthan) |
Abstract
The assessment of water quality is essential for ensuring safe and sustainable water resources, particularly in regions with diverse hydrological and land use patterns. This study evaluates the Ground water quality of Puruliya district, West Bengal, using the Water Quality Index (WQI) integrated with geospatial techniques. Water samples were collected from various locations and analyzed based on key physical-chemical parameters. The WQI values were computed to classify water into categories ranging from excellent to poor. GIS mapping was employed to visualize spatial variations in water quality across the district. The results indicate that while several areas fall under the ‘excellent’ and ‘good’ categories, certain pockets exhibit relatively lower water quality, possibly due to anthropogenic pressures and seasonal influences. The integration of WQI and GIS provides an effective framework for identifying pollution hotspots and guiding water resource management strategies in the region. This approach can be replicated for similar environmental assessments in other districts.