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Article: Assessment of heavy metal concentrations in surface sediments of Coleroon estuary of Tamilnadu, east coast of India
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ABSTRACT: The abundance and distribution of the metals through the analyses of selected metals (iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb), copper (Cu), cobalt (Co) and nickel (Ni). Totally 20 surface sediments were collected in Coleroon river estuary (each season 10 samples) during monsoon and summer seasons of the year 2010, the samples were collected from mouth, estuary and freshwater zones of the river. The results of present study reveals that the study periods higher levels of metal concentration were observed in estuarine region were as lower levels were observed at mouth and freshwater zones. This study illustrates the usefulness of method for estimating pollution impact such as degree of contamination, enrichment factor and geo accumulation index for evaluation and interpretation of the heavy metal concentrations in surface sediments of Coleroon estuary. The Enrichment and contamination factor, geoaccumulation index shows that Zn, Pb and Cu unpolluted to moderately pollute the sediments. The present study indicates that other sources should be evaluated in the long-term monitoring program.Carpathian journal of earth and environmental sciences 12/2012; 8(1):39-46. · 1.45 Impact Factor -
Article: Distribution and Accumulation of Metals in the Surface Sediments of Coleroon River Estuary, East Coast of India
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 01/2012; · 1.02 Impact Factor -
Article: Application of Statistical Analysis for the Hydrogeochemistry of Saline Groundwater in Kodiakarai, Tamilnadu, India
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ABSTRACT: The hydrogeochemical characteristics of shallow groundwater in the coastal areas of Kodiakarai have been investigated using geochemical analysis and statistical techniques. The geochemical data (electric conductivity, pH, total dissolved solids, Ca, Mg, Na, K, NO3, SO4, Cl, and HCO3) of the water sample indicates that this water not suitable for drinking. The spatial distribution pattern indicates the total dissolved solids and electric conductivity were highly concentrated on the northeastern side, and that of sodium and chloride on the southwestern and northeastern side. The statistical treatment of the data (cluster, factor analysis) indicates three types of groundwater in the study area and that seawater incursion is the dominant process that influences the quality of the groundwater in the coastal region.Journal of Coastal Research 01/2012; · 0.77 Impact Factor -
Article: Application of Statistical Analysis for the Hydrogeochemistry of Saline Groundwater in Kodiakarai, Tamilnadu, India
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ABSTRACT: The hydrogeochemical characteristics of shallow groundwater in the coastal areas of Kodiakarai have been investigated using geochemical analysis and statistical techniques. The geochemical data (electric conductivity, pH, total dissolved solids, Ca, Mg, Na, K, NO3,SO4, Cl, and HCO3) of the water sample indicates that this water not suitable for drinking. The spatial distribution pattern indicates the total dissolved solids and electric conductivity were highly concentrated on the northeastern side, and that of sodium and chloride on the southwestern and northeastern side. The statistical treatment of the data (cluster, factor analysis) indicates three types of groundwater in the study area and that seawater incursion is the dominant process that influences the quality of the groundwater in the coastal regionJournal of Coastal Research 01/2012; · 0.77 Impact Factor -
Article: CLAY MINERALS DISTRIBUTION OF BEACH SEDIMENTS OF TIRUMALAIRAJANAR COAST, TAMILNADU, EAST COAST OF INDIA
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ABSTRACT: Spatial distribution of the clay minerals shows considerable variation along 11 km stretch of the beach sediments of Tirmalairajanar coast. The clay mineral assemblage consists mainly of chlorite, kaolinite, montmorillonite gibbsite and very scarce illite. The clay from the sediments has been separated and studied for mineral identification using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. XRD analysis of the samples treated with Ca and K, glycolated, and heated at various temperatures shows well-developed peaks of chlorite, illite, kaolinite, montmorillonite and gibbsite. An attempt has been made to decipher the origin of clay minerals along the coast of Tirumalairajanar.International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering. 01/2011; -
Article: Clay Minerals Distribution of Beach Sediments of Tirumalairajanar Coast, TamilNadu East Coast of India
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ABSTRACT: Spatial distribution of the clay minerals shows considerable variation along 11 km stretch of the beach sediments of Tirmalairajanar coast. The clay mineral assemblage consists mainly of chlorite, kaolinite, montmorillonite gibbsite and very scarce illite. The clay from the sediments has been separated and studied for mineral identification using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. XRD analysis of the samples treated with Ca and K, glycolated, and heated at various temperatures shows well-developed peaks of chlorite, illite, kaolinite, montmorillonite and gibbsite. An attempt has been made to decipher the origin of clay minerals along the coast of TirumalairajanarInternational Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering. 01/2011; -
Article: Clay Minerals Distribution of Beach Sediments of Tirumalairajanar Coast, TamilNadu East Coast of India
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ABSTRACT: Spatial distribution of the clay minerals shows considerable variation along 11 km stretch of the beach sediments of Tirmalairajanar coast. The clay mineral assemblage consists mainly of chlorite, kaolinite, montmorillonite gibbsite and very scarce illite. The clay from the sediments has been separated and studied for mineral identification using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. XRD analysis of the samples treated with Ca and K, glycolated, and heated at various temperatures shows well-developed peaks of chlorite, illite, kaolinite, montmorillonite and gibbsite. An attempt has been made to decipher the origin of clay minerals along the coast of TirumalairajanarInternational Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering. 01/2011; -
Article: Clay Minerals Distribution of Beach Sediments of Tirumalairajanar Coast, TamilNadu East Coast of India
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ABSTRACT: Spatial distribution of the clay minerals shows considerable variation along 11 km stretch of the beach sediments of Tirmalairajanar coast. The clay mineral assemblage consists mainly of chlorite, kaolinite, montmorillonite gibbsite and very scarce illite. The clay from the sediments has been separated and studied for mineral identification using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. XRD analysis of the samples treated with Ca and K, glycolated, and heated at various temperatures shows well-developed peaks of chlorite, illite, kaolinite, montmorillonite and gibbsite. An attempt has been made to decipher the origin of clay minerals along the coast of TirumalairajanarInternational Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering. 01/2011; -
Conference Proceeding: Seasonal variation of estuary sediment of Tirumalairajanar river, Tamilnadu, India
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Article: Groundwater Chemistry Of Nagapattinam Coastal Town, Tamilnadu, India
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ABSTRACT: Seasonal study on the ground water quality was carried in the coastal town of Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. Totally seventy two groundwater samples were collected from nine wells covering three season (postmonsoon, summer, premonsoon) during 2007. The groundwater quality was determined on the basis of (APHA-1998), were physical and chemical parameter like (Ec,pH,TDS,Ca,Mg,Na,K,No3,So4,Cl). The analytical result indicates two or three well water suitable for drinking purpose, remaining suitable for domestic, irrigation and industrial usage. The piper trilinear diagram indicates that the majority of the sample falls in Na, Mg, Ca facies is dominating in groundwater, which is followed by Cl, SO4. The USSL classification indicates most of the samples fall in salinity and sodium hazard. Finally correlation coefficient calculation method also adaptedResearcher. 01/2010; -
Article: Groundwater Chemistry Of Nagapattinam Coastal Town, Tamilnadu, India
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ABSTRACT: Seasonal study on the ground water quality was carried in the coastal town of Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. Totally seventy two groundwater samples were collected from nine wells covering three season (postmonsoon, summer, premonsoon) during 2007. The groundwater quality was determined on the basis of (APHA-1998), were physical and chemical parameter like (Ec,pH,TDS,Ca,Mg,Na,K,No3,So4,Cl). The analytical result indicates two or three well water suitable for drinking purpose, remaining suitable for domestic, irrigation and industrial usage. The piper trilinear diagram indicates that the majority of the sample falls in Na, Mg, Ca facies is dominating in groundwater, which is followed by Cl, SO4. The USSL classification indicates most of the samples fall in salinity and sodium hazard. Finally correlation coefficient calculation method also adapted. [Researcher. 2010;2(8):73‐83]. (ISSN: 1553‐9865Researcher. 01/2010; -
Article: Hydrogeochemical Quality of Groundwater in Vedaraniyam Town, TamilNadu, India
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ABSTRACT: An attempt has been made in this present work to determine the groundwater quality in parts of Vedaraniyam region, Tamilnadu. Totally, eighty groundwater samples were collected from open and dug wells, covering three seasons (Postmonsoon, summer and premonsoon seasons) and analyzed for physicochemical parameters (pH, EC, TDS, TH, Na, K, Ca, Mg and Cl, SO4 , HCO3 , NO3 ) it order to understand the hydro geochemistry of the water. The results of analysis were interpreted with geology and geomorphology of the area and also by various geochemical diagrams such as Piper trilinear plot and USSL classification diagram. Suitability of this water for its utility was verified using Indian standards. The result indicates irrespective of the seasons that only one well is suitable for drinking purpose, with remaining suitable for domestic and irrigation purpose. Further, the results points out that most of the well water falls in Na-Cl type indicating the influence of seawater in these wells which is confirmed by Piper plot. According to USSL classification of water quality of the samples belong to C4 S4, C4 S3 classes water are also found in the area which moderately suitable for irrigation. The influence of sea water on the fresh water aquifer in this coastal region needs special attention in terms of monitoring and for sustainable management.Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences. 01/2010; -
Article: Assessment of Hydrochemistry of Groundwater in Muthupet Coastal Region, Tamilnadu, India
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ABSTRACT: This paper intends to assess the water quality with reference to domestic, irrigational and drinking uses in the Muthupet coastal region, Tamilnadu. This area underlain by quaternary sediments like alluvium, sandy clay, silt and fluviomarine sediments. The data were used to compute physico-chemical parameters. The groundwater nature of the samples falls in Na-Cl segments of the diamond shaped field. According to USSL classification of water quality of the samples belong to C3 S1, C3 S2, and C4S2 classes water are also found in the area which moderately suitable for irrigationInternational Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences. 01/2009; -
Conference Proceeding: Hydrogoechemical quality of groundwater in Kodiakarai coastal region, Tamilnadu, India
National workshop on applied geochemistry in mineral exploration (Mineral, Water & Fuels): current and future trends, Mysore; 01/2009 -
Conference Proceeding: Groundwater chemistry of Muthupet coastal region, Tamilnadu, India
National seminar on Aquatic chemistry, Cochin; 01/2009 -
Article: Assessment of Hydrochemistry of Groundwater in Muthupet Coastal Region, Tamilnadu, India
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ABSTRACT: This paper intends to assess the water quality with reference to domestic, irrigational and drinking uses in the Muthupet coastal region, Tamilnadu. This area underlain by quaternary sediments like alluvium, sandy clay, silt and fluviomarine sediments. The data were used to compute physico-chemical parameters. The groundwater nature of the samples falls in Na-Cl segments of the diamond shaped field. According to USSL classification of water quality of the samples belong to C3 S1, C3 S2, and C4S2 classes water are also found in the area which moderately suitable for irrigation.International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences. 01/2009; -
Article: Assessment of Hydrochemistry of Groundwater in Muthupet Coastal Region , Tamilnadu , India
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Article: Groundwater Chemistry Of Nagapattinam Coastal Town , Tamilnadu , India
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