Groundwater Assessment

Evaluation of physico-chemical characteristics in groundwater using GIS – A case study of Chinnar sub-basin, Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu, India

This study uses GIS to assess the potability of groundwater and the spatial variation of groundwater parameters in Chinnar sub-basin, Tamil Nadu. The study found that the groundwater of the basin is extremely hard with total hardness, magnesium and potassium contents being above the permissible limits. Thirty nine out of 57 samples exceed the allowable limits for fluoride.

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Content Type: Research, Data, Case Studies
Category: ArcGIS, Fluoride Contamination, Drinking Water Contamination, Total Hardness, Physico-chemical Parameters, Hydro-geology, Groundwater Quality Monitoring, Groundwater Chemistry, Groundwater Assessment, Groundwater Pollution
Associated People / Organizations: World Health Organisation (WHO), Tamil Nadu Water & Drainage Board (TWADB), Periyar University
Author: S Venkateswaran, M Vijay Prabhu, M Suresh, M Elangomannan
Source: Thavan
Location / Time: Tamil Nadu, 2011
Difficulty Level: Beginner

Maps generated from the integration of water level data of Central Ground Water Board and State Ground Water Board

This report of the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) presents maps generated from the integration of data of CGWB (CGWB) and State Ground Water Board (SGWB). The CGWB under the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India, is the national apex agency entrusted with the responsibilities of providing scientific inputs for management, exploration, monitoring, assessment, augmentation and regulation of ground water resources of the country.

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Maps generated from the integration of water level data of Central Ground Water Board and State Ground Water Board - CGWB (2011)	1.15 MB

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Content Type: Data, Maps
Category: Artificial Recharge, Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Groundwater Augmentation, Groundwater Data, Groundwater Estimation, Groundwater Exploration, Groundwater Monitoring, Groundwater Resources, Piezometers, State Ground Water Board (CGWB), Tube wells, Borewells, Groundwater, Groundwater Assessment, Groundwater Management, Groundwater Recharge, Groundwater Regulation, Rainwater Harvesting
Associated People / Organizations: State Ground Water Board (CGWB)
Author: Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)
Source: Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)
Location / Time: 2011, Daman & Diu, Gujarat, India, Jharkhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Difficulty Level: Expert

Groundwater: From mystery to management - An article by TN Narasimhan

Submitted by tnnarasimhan on April 22, 2011 - 12:07

Groundwater has been used for domestic and irrigation needs from time immemorial. It is a component of the hydrological cycle, vital for human sustenance. Unlike surface water, groundwater cannot be readily observed. Consequently, it was long considered to be mysterious or even occult in nature, inﬂuencing legal decisions relating to groundwater ownership and use.Read More

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Groundwater: From mystery to management - An article by TN Narasimhan (2009)	2.03 MB

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Content Type: Case Studies
Category: Coastal Aquifers, Groundater Law, Groundwater History, Groundwater Policy, Saltwater Intrustion, Aquifers, Global Warming, Groundwater Assessment, Groundwater Management, Groundwater Regulation, Groundwater Usage
Author: TN Narasimhan
Source: Environmental Research Letters
Location / Time: California, Europe, Libya, Paris, Sahara Desert, USA
Difficulty Level: Beginner

Groundwater and artificial recharge investigations around proposed site of the Devi Ratn Hotel, Ballupura, Jaipur, Rajasthan - A report by Green Systems

Green Systems has prepared this report on the possibilities of creating a system for the recharge of groundwater for the Devi Ratn Hotel in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The proposal is an in-depth study of the geo-morphological setup of the area; there are also findings on geology and hydrology and the area's climate and rainfall and groundwater resources.

The final proposal is based on these findings and consists of a series of diagrams that not only suggest the design of various recharge structures but also their placements around the hotel site.

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Groundwater and artificial recharge investigations around proposed site of the Devi Ratn, Ballupura, Jaipur, Rajasthan - A report by Green Systems (2010)	7.78 MB

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Jaipur, RJ, India
Latitude: 26.917000, Longitude: 75.817000

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Content Type: Data, Maps, Research
Category: Aquifer Recharge, Artificial Recharge, Boreholes, Borewell Recharge, Gabion Structures, Geomorphology, Ground Water, Hydro-geology, Lithology, River, Runoff Estimation, Runoff Harvesting, Tubewell, Aquifers, Borewells, Drainage, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Geology, Groundwater Assessment, Groundwater Exploitation, Groundwater Recharge, Groundwater Usage, Hydrology, Rainfall, Rainwater Harvesting, Recharge Structures, Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting, Water for Industry
Associated People / Organizations: Central Groundwater Board (CGWB)
Author: Green Systems
Source: Green Systems
Location / Time: 2010, Ballupura, India, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Difficulty Level: Expert

Hydrogeological investigations in and around JSPL plant area in Angul district, Orissa - A report by Green Systems

This report by Green Systems, provides an approach to recharge the groundwater consumed by the Jindal Steel and Power Plant (JSPL) in Angul, Orissa by harvesting rainwater. The area's geological, hydrological and climatic facets are studied to arrive at a series of recommendations, which not only include the type of recharge structures and their design but also their location.Read More

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Hydrogeological investigations in and around JSPL plant area in Angul district, Orissa - A report by Green Systems (2008)	7.19 MB

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Angul, OR, India
Latitude: 20.831169, Longitude: 85.097488

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Content Type: Data, Maps, Research
Category: Aquifer Recharge, Artificial Recharge, Boreholes, Borewell Recharge, Ground Water, Groundwater Aquifers, Hydrogeology, Rainfall Data, Steel Industry, Watershed Management, Aquifers, Borewells, Bunds, Check Dams, Climate, Geology, Groundwater Assessment, Groundwater Exploitation, Hydrology, Monsoon, Rainfall, Rainwater Harvesting, Rainwater Harvesting Potential, Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting, Water for Industry, Water Harvesting
Associated People / Organizations: Central Groundwater Board (CGWB)
Author: Green Systems
Source: Green Systems
Location / Time: 2008, Angul, Brahmani, India, Mahanadi, Orissa
Difficulty Level: Expert

Groundwater and artificial recharge investigations, at the site of the Devi Rasa Boutique Hotel in Amer, Rajasthan - A report by Green Systems

The document is a proposal for setting up of a groundwater recharge system for the Devi Rasa Boutique Hotel near Jaipur. The consultants, Green Systems, have conducted an indepth study of various parameters which include hydro-geology and climatic conditions to come up with a set of proposals for the hotel. To come up with their suggestions the consultants also make use of technologies like remote sensing, GIS and Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES).

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Groundwater and artificial recharge investigations, at the site of the Devi Rasa Boutique Hotel in Amer, Rajasthan - A report by Green Systems (2010)	5.96 MB

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Amer, RJ, India
Latitude: 26.983333, Longitude: 75.866667

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Content Type: Data, Maps, Research
Category: Aquifer Recharge, Artificial Recharge, Boreholes, Borewell Recharge, Gabion Structures, Geomorphology, Ground Water, Hydro-geology, Lithology, Rainfall Data, River, Runoff, Runoff Estimation, Runoff Harvesting, Tubewell, Aquifers, Borewells, Drainage, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Geology, Groundwater Assessment, Groundwater Exploitation, Groundwater Recharge, Groundwater Usage, Hydrology, Rainfall, Rainwater Harvesting, Recharge Structures, Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting, Water for Industry
Associated People / Organizations: Central Groundwater Board (CGWB)
Author: Green Systems
Source: Green Systems
Location / Time: 2010, Amer, Rajasthan, Jaipur
Difficulty Level: Expert

Appraisal of groundwater condition in and around Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Raigarh, Chattisgarh - A report by Green Systems

This study by Green Systems, details the groundwater condition at the Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) in Raigarh, Chattisgarh. A major component of the study is to determine the impact of the various water storage and harvesting structures on the groundwater regime of the area. By using a variety of scientific methods which include remote sensing and satellite maps, it is concluded that these structures have improved the groundwater regime in the area.Read More

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Appraisal of groundwater condition in and around Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Raigarh, Chattisgarh - A report by Green Systems (2010)	3.07 MB

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Raigarh, CT, India
Latitude: 21.895667, Longitude: 83.395245

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Content Type: Data, Maps, Research
Category: Artificial Recharge, Boreholes, Geomorphology, Ground water recharge, Hydrogeology, Lithology, Rainfall Data, Rainwater Harvesting System, Remote Sensing Analysis, River Basins, Satellite Imagery, Steel Industry, Aquifers, Borewells, Drainage, Geology, Groundwater Assessment, Groundwater Recharge, Groundwater Usage, Hydrology, Rainfall, Rainwater Harvesting, Recharge Structures, Reservoirs, Rivers, Water for Industry
Associated People / Organizations: Central Groundwater Board (CGWB)
Author: Green Systems
Source: Green Systems
Location / Time: 2010, Chattisgarh, India, Raigarh
Difficulty Level: Expert

Understanding groundwater - A course by ACWADAM

The Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM) has created a power-point course to explain the formation of groundwater and its management.Read More

The course consists of 6 modules; it includes the basics of understanding groundwater, study of geology, groundwater level and movement, planning and management of groundwater, storage and flow of groundwater and water quality. The modules have been made into succinct power-point presentations that include charts, diagrams and photographs besides the written word.

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Understanding groundwater - A course by ACWADAM (Complete set of 6 ppts)	6.49 MB
The process of understanding groundwater - A course by ACWADAM	216.48 KB
Planning and management of groundwater - A course by ACWADAM	1.08 MB
Storage and flow of groundwater - A course by ACWADAM	1.63 MB
Groundwater level and movement - A course by ACWADAM	843.54 KB
Geology - Study of the earth - A course by ACWADAM	1.51 MB
Groundwater quality - A course by ACWADAM	1.62 MB

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Content Type: Courses, Media
Media Type: Presentations
Category: Darcy's Apparatus, Darcy's Law, Groundwater Aquifers, Groundwater Discharge, Groundwater Flow, Groundwater Head, Groundwater Modeling, Hydraulic Gradient, Specific Yield, Storativity, Wilcox Diagram, Piper's Diagram, Hydrological Cycle, Aquifers, Geology, Groundwater, Groundwater Assessment, Groundwater Management, Groundwater Recharge, Water Quality
Author: Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM)
Source: Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM)
Location / Time: 2010, India
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Estimation of replenishable groundwater resources of India and their status of utilization - A research paper by CGWB

The paper describes the methodology used in the groundwater resource estimation and the results of the latest country-wide assessment. In India, dynamic groundwater resources are estimated jointly by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and State governments at periodic intervals. The latest estimates of dynamic resources are based on groundwater resource estimation methodology-1997 (commonly known as GEC-1997). These estimations are widely used in formulating various groundwater development and management plans. The paper also discusses future strategies on groundwater resource estimations.Read More

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Content Type: Research
Category: Aquifer Capacity, Aquifers, Groundwater, Groundwater Assessment, Groundwater Exploitation, Groundwater Recharge, Groundwater Usage, Water Balance, Water Management, Water Resources
Author: Central Groundwater Board (CGWB), Current Science, Raja Ram Purohit, Rana Chatterjee
Source: Central Groundwater Board (CGWB), Current Science
Location / Time: 2009, India
Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Sustainable groundwater development through integrated watershed management for food security - A research report by ICRISAT

This paper by ICRISAT discusses the results from on-farm community watersheds through groundwater management as the drivers for sustainable management of watersheds in dry land areas. The issues of sustainable development and management of the groundwater resource through integrated watershed management (IWM) approach are also dealt with, in the context of food production and security.Read More

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Sustainable groundwater development through integrated watershed management for food security - Research report by ICRISAT (2010)	282.58 KB

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Bundi, RJ, India
Latitude: 25.433333, Longitude: 75.633333

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Content Type: Case Studies, Research
Category: Agriculture, Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture, Aquifer Capacity, Aquifers, Central Groundwater Authority (CGWA), Central Groundwater Board (CGWB), Deep Aquifers, Groundwater, Groundwater Assessment, Groundwater Exploitation, Shallow Aquifers, Tubewells, Water Conservation, Water Policy, Watershed Development
Author: ICRISAT, P Pathak, Raghavendra Sudi, Suhas P Wani
Source: Central Groundwater Board (CGWB)
Location / Time: 2010, Andhra Pradesh, Bundi, Dewas, Gujarat, India, Kothapally, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
Difficulty Level: Intermediate

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Groundwater Assessment

Evaluation of physico-chemical characteristics in groundwater using GIS – A case study of Chinnar sub-basin, Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu, India

Maps generated from the integration of water level data of Central Ground Water Board and State Ground Water Board

Groundwater: From mystery to management - An article by TN Narasimhan

Groundwater and artificial recharge investigations around proposed site of the Devi Ratn Hotel, Ballupura, Jaipur, Rajasthan - A report by Green Systems

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Hydrogeological investigations in and around JSPL plant area in Angul district, Orissa - A report by Green Systems

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Groundwater and artificial recharge investigations, at the site of the Devi Rasa Boutique Hotel in Amer, Rajasthan - A report by Green Systems

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Appraisal of groundwater condition in and around Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Raigarh, Chattisgarh - A report by Green Systems

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Understanding groundwater - A course by ACWADAM

Estimation of replenishable groundwater resources of India and their status of utilization - A research paper by CGWB

Sustainable groundwater development through integrated watershed management for food security - A research report by ICRISAT

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