Enhancing sustainability through GIS mapping for groundwater quality analysis

The current study attempts to develop sustainability by utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) technology by examining groundwater quality in Rajahmundry by dividing the region into 1 km × 1 km grids, resulting in 45 different areas. The grids are thoroughly dispersed, and groundwater samples have been collected from a variety of sources, including open wells, hand pumps, and bore wells, in each grid in order to assess water quality. The evaluation includes a physico-chemical parameter namely, pH, total alkalinity, TDS, total hardness, calcium hardness, magnesium hardness, chloride, nitrates, and sulphates. The purpose of this study is to create a map of the spatial distribution of these groundwater qualities using GIS in order to obtain a general understanding of the current state of the entire valorisation of groundwater resources. The current approach is novel in that it not only allows detecting the issues affecting water quality but also enables developing specific approaches for the sustainable management and protection of groundwater in Rajahmundry. Overall, through GIS mapping and conclusive water quality assessment, the study provides a significant input into the field of environmental science in terms of enhancing water sustainability practices.