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@article{170349,
        author = {Chandrani Tiwari and Gouri Sankar Bhunia},
        title = {An evaluation of groundwater quality in Bilaspur Municipality – A geographical analysis},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {435-443},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=170349},
        abstract = {Rapid urbanization and expanding industrial and agricultural activities in Bilaspur have raised concerns regarding groundwater contamination and depletion. To understand these issues, groundwater samples were collected from various locations across the municipality and analyzed for physical, chemical, and biological parameters, including pH, turbidity, heavy metals, nitrate levels, and microbial contaminants. This study evaluates groundwater quality in Bilaspur Municipality through a comprehensive geographical analysis, aiming to assess the water’s suitability for domestic, agricultural, and industrial uses. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and areal interpolation techniques were employed to map and visualize spatial variations in water quality, allowing for the identification of areas with high contamination risk and potential sources of pollution. The findings indicate that certain areas exceed safe drinking water standards, posing health risks to the local population. This assessment highlights the need for proactive groundwater management strategies, sustainable practices, and policy interventions to safeguard groundwater quality in Bilaspur Municipality.},
        keywords = {Groundwater quality, Urbanization, GIS, Geostatistical Model, Sustainable practices},
        month = {December},
        }