Hydro-chemical analysis and classification of groundwater in Tiptur town and its surrounding areas, Tumkur district, Karnataka

Abstract

Tiptur Taluk is located in the southeastern corner of Karnataka state at north latitude 13°16' and east longitude of 76°29'. The Taluk spreads over an area of 785.5 sq.km and frequently face water scarcity as well as quality problems. The major sources of employment are coconut business and agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry covering almost 70 to 80% of the workforce. Water samples were collected from 50 locations during the period of summer and winter season, 2009-11. The class of groundwater belonged to C2S1, C3S1 and suitability of water for irrigation was evaluated based on the sodium adsorption ratio, Na%, salinity hazard and USSL diagram.