Graphical and statistical approaches to assess the quality of ground water of Sikar city, Raj asthan, India

For hydro-chemical evolution and classification of ground water in southern part of Sikar city, 15 ground water samples have collected and analyzed for different water quality parameters, such as pH, EC, TDS, TH, TA, DO, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, carbonate, bicarbonate, chloride, nitrate, sulfate and fluoride with the help of standard methods recommended by American Public Health Association. The analysis indicated that nitrate and fluoride concentrations in some samples are at alarming state as compared to the WHO standards for drinking purposes, thereby suggesting the need for treatment and precautionary measures for use of the particular ground water. On the basis of graphical and statistical analysis, various dimension of improving water quality for drinking and irrigation purposes have also been suggested.