The purpose of this study is to determine the ground water quality and potability in the study region. The quality of groundwater in southern India is mostly dictated by the underlying geology and temperature, although pollution, particularly from agricultural and industrial sources, can also have an impact. The area of Visakhapatnam city has grown from 30 km2 in 1960 to over 80 km2 now, in tandem with the rise of industrial and related activity in and around the city. According to the 2001 census, the city’s population is around 1.33 million people. This city’s water supply has always been insufficient, with the situation worsening as the population grows. The current water demand is 360 million gallons per day. Thatipudi, Gossthani, Meghadrigadda, and Mudasarlova can only fulfil around half of the demand. Because the Raiwada water plan may add a bit more, the supply capacity must be increased. The only alternative is to transport water from Godhavari. The population relies on groundwater reserves in addition to municipal water.

Author(s) Details:

Y. Satyanarayana,
Department of Environmental Science, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM University, India.

L. Vaikunta Rao,
Department of Chemistry ,GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM University, India.

D. Mallikarjuna Rao,
Department of College of Urban Development Engineering, Ethiopian Civil Services University, Ethiopia.

K. Subba Rao,
Department of Environmental Science, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM University, India.

N. Srinivas,
Department of Environmental Science, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM University, India.

Ch. Ramakrishna,
Department of Environmental Science, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM University, India.

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