A hydrogeochemical study was conducted in a coastal region of Cuddalore district of Tamilnadu. A total of 64 groundwater samples were analyzed for 14 different water quality parameters and analyzed for major ions, the result indicates higher concentrations of ions like Cl-, Mg2+, Ca2+, Na+ and HCO-3 when compared with WHO standards. The Electrical conductivity (EC) contour shows that the groundwater quality is poor along the coast. The Na%, SAR, RSC, PI and Chloride of samples were also indicating that most of the groundwater locations not suitable for irrigation purposes. The Corrosivity ratio, Permanent and temporary hardness were noted to be higher and found to be unsuitable in majority of the regions for domestic purpose.
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