Abstract

The present study intended to determine ground water quality index (WQI) using arithmetic weight methods to establish
groundwater quality assessment in and around northeastern part of Y.S.R District. The calculation of WQI for various parameters
such as pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), total hardness (TH), and major cations and anions. Most
of the groundwater samples are exceeding the permissible limits with respect to pH, EC, TDS, TH, and fluoride. Calculated
WQI values range from 162 to 568. This classification reveals that 8% of the groundwater samples fall into Class C: Poor water,
another 40% fall in Class D: Very poor, and 56% fall in Class E: Unsuitable for drinking category. From this study, it is clear that
groundwater quality is very poor and proper monitoring and management techniques are needed to maintain and improve water
quality standards and health of local community.