HYDROGEOLOGICAL

SURVEY OF NULVI
AREA
Comprehensive study in Geology
Group 4
What is hydrogeological study?

• It is the scientific study of the movement, distribution, quality and composition of

water on earth.
• It has a role to play in environmental science, physical geography, geology and
civil and environmental studies.
• It is sub-divided in to surface water hydrology, ground water hydrology and
marine hydrology.
Location map of study area.

• The topographic map of Nulvi area is shown below.

• It is a village located south-east of Hubli city. It is a small rural area of 500x500 m 2.
• The main occupation of the residents in the area is farming.
• The latitude of the grid selected are 17*30’ to 15*0’.
• The longitude 75*7’30” to 75*15’0”.
Accessibility map of Nulvi area

• There is NH 4 passing very close to Nulvi area. This area is connected to the
highway with metalled road. There are several other roads metaled and
unmetaled connecting the area.
This NH 4 connects the area to Bangalore city.
• Nulvi area is located very nearby to areas such as Adaragunchi, Belagali etc.
• The trace sheet of the accessibility map has been attached.
Trace sheets
Geochemical study of Nulvi area

• The water sample of Nulvi area were collected and different tests were conducted
on them.
• The values are given below in the table along with WHO value comparison.
• The high value of nitrate is due to the excessive use of pesticide and insecticides
by the farmers in the area.
Water Samples
Sample 1 Sample 2
Parameters Value Standard Parameters Value Standard
value(WHO) value(WHO)
pH 7.10 6.5-8.5 pH 7.34 6.5-8.5
Electrical .613 mS   Electrical 1.117 mS  
conductivity conductivity
Temperature 23.7 C   Temperature 23.7 C  
TDS .399 ppt .500 TDS .726 ppt .500
Nitrate (NO3-) 56.3 mg/l 45 mg/l Nitrate (NO3-) 99.6 mg/l 45 mg/l
Potassium (K+) .9 ppm <1.5 Potassium (K+) 1.0 ppm <1.5
Water Samples
Sample 3 Sample 4
Parameters Value Standard Parameters Value Standard
value(WHO) value(WHO)
pH 7.34 6.5-8.5 pH 7.44 6.5-8.5
Electrical .659 mS   Electrical .357 mS  
conductivity conductivity
Temperature 23.7   Temperature 23.7  
TDS .428 ppt .500 TDS .232 ppt .500
Nitrate (NO3-) 86.2 mg/l 45 mg/l Nitrate (NO3-) 71.1 mg/l 45 mg/l
Potassium (K+) 6.0 ppm <1.5 Potassium (K+) 0.4 ppm <1.5
 
Geological Study of the area

• The area consists of limestone and greywacke in and around the area. There are
different banded iron formation and shale regions in the area.
• The area also consists of dolomite and acid volcanic rocks.
Conclusion
• This study helped us to understand the different geological and geochemical
aspects of the Nuvli area.
• It has also helped us to understand how the uncontrolled use of different
pesticides can lead to water pollution and unfit for use of farming and drinking
purposes.
• The remedy of this is to increase the usage of manure and decrease the usage of
chemical fertilizer in the area.
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