Geo-Hydrological analysis of Underground Drinking Water in Peninsular India
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Dr. Prakash Vir Singh
Associate Professor, Department of Geography, C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur, India (IN)
Article Information
DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2025.1410000134
Subject Category: Geography
Volume/Issue: 14/10 | Page No: 1105-1111
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Submitted: 2025-11-20
Published: 2025-11-20
Abstract
Abstract: The geohydrological status of the Indian landmass at the regional level for drinking water is generally complex due to differentiated hydrogeological conformations with significant lithospheric and sequential variations, complex and varied textures, climatological peculiarities, and diverse hydrochemical conditions. Ponders carried out over time have uncovered that Sandstone, Shales, and Limestones of the Vindhyan period undoubtedly rise above the unconformity boundaries. Cosmically, two bunches of gemstone conformations have been connected depending on characteristically diverse power through pressure of groundwater, viz., permeable conformations, and Fissured conformations.
This investigation paper is arranged to measure the groundwater danger of the geohydrological strata of the Peninsular level, centred on the Deccan Level by CGWB and other geohydrology information from colourful offices to portray the changes in ground drinking water through diverse seasons.
These geohydrological variations have resulted in a complex mosaic of groundwater availability and quality across the Peninsular region. The interplay between lithological diversity and structural features influences the storage, movement, and recharge potential of aquifers. Additionally, the region's dependence on monsoonal rainfall and variable recharge rates further complicates the sustainable management of underground drinking water sources.
The characteristic conditions influencing groundwater management include climatic parameters such as precipitation, evapotranspiration, and waterways. This investigation paper encourages considering the inconvenience in picking up sensible data on the groundwater conditions in the Deccan Level locale through agent checking wells and other geographical bed structures. The critical traits of groundwater administration checking are groundwater recharge danger position and its effect on biology. The issue of the investigation paper centres on the suggested measures to diminish the danger of the geohydrological circumstance of drinking water position in the ponder zone and advance suggested measures to have an economic impact on the environment.
Keywords: Deccan Level, Geography, Geohydrology, Biology, Drinking water.
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