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July 26, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Hydro-geochemical characterization and evaluation of groundwater quality in the coastal aquifers of Puri District, India: a multivariate statistical approach

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YBYugajyoti BarikADAbinash DalaiSMSheelabhadra Mohanty

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Randomized trial assesses groundwater quality in coastal aquifers, suggesting risks from salinity and urbanization.

Key Points

  • This research aims to characterize and assess groundwater quality in Puri District's coastal aquifers.
  • Analyzed 80 groundwater samples collected over four seasons for major ions and physicochemical parameters.
  • Utilized principal component analysis to identify sources of groundwater quality variations.
  • Evaluated the Water Quality Index and irrigation indices for suitability assessments.
  • Ionic abundance displayed a dominant trend of Na+ > Ca2+ > Mg2+ > K+ and Cl− > HCO > SO > NO.
  • 58–83% of samples were rated as excellent to good for drinking, while 74–92% were suitable for irrigation.
  • Multivariate analysis explained over 91% of variance, isolating geogenic mineral dissolution from nitrate enrichment.

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Barik et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a422d3aea3239cd76e9fhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-63502-2
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