Assessment of Groundwater Physico-Chemical Properties and Water Quality Zonation in Udalguri District of Assam: A Geospatial and WQI-based Approach

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Field-based analysis shows 77% of groundwater in Udalguri is unsuitable for drinking, highlighting urgent need for treatment.

Approximately 77% of groundwater in Udalguri district is categorized as poor to unsuitable for drinking.
Significant factors like elevated iron and manganese levels exceed the Bureau of Indian Standards limits.
The study utilized GIS tools and Water Quality Index to map contamination hotspots in the region.
Urgent measures, including water treatment and public awareness, are crucial for safeguarding health.

Bora et al. (2025) studied this question.

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