Assessment of Groundwater Pollution Due to Ballarpur Industries Ltd. (BILT), Ballarpur, Dist. Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India

Author(s): Hari Patode and Rajdeep Fulzele

Abstract:

An assessment of impact of Industrial effluent on groundwater quality was carried out in around Ballapur industrial area underlain by Archean metamorphic rocks, Vindhyan Limestone, Gondwana and Deccan Trap formation. Total twenty one groundwater and surface water samples were collected during pre and post monsoon season in the year 2015. The quality of groundwater were asses for drinking purpose on the basis of physico-chemical parameters like pH, EC,TDS,TH, Cl, Ca, Mg ,TA, Na, K, SO4 & F, etc. The concentration of these elements co-related with BIS (2012) [3], guideline for drinking purpose in both seasons. It shows that, the concentration of EC, TDS, TH, Cl, Ca, Mg, Na, K, & SO4 are higher than MPL limit of BIS guideline. Overall it is shows that, the groundwater quality in the study area, for drinking purpose is affected. The sources of groundwater pollution are investigated with the help of concentration ionic ratio of Cl/HCO3 and Ca/Mg and Na/Ca, indicating the amount of industrial effluent generated in the area has affected the groundwater quality. The Ballarpur area consists of many working small and large scale Industries. Among these, Ballarpur Industries Ltd. (BILT) is the largest paper Industry in Asia is established here.

Keywords: Physico-chemical parameters, Industrial effluent, Groundwater pollution, Ballarpur Industries Ltd. (BILT).

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