Hydrogeochemical characteristics of Thrissur Kole Wetland, Southwest India
International Journal of River Basin Management(2024)
Abstract
Surface water samples collected from Thrissur Kole wetland (UNSECO-protected Ramsar Site) were analysed for hydrogeochemical characteristics. The objectives of this work were to: (i) study the spatial and seasonal variability in water quality and (ii) analyse the hydrogeochemical characteristics of different water types and suitability status for irrigation. Remarkable season-wise and station-wise variation in salinity was attributed to the mixing of freshwater and seawater. Relatively lower values of pH during post-monsoon were due to the freshwater discharge and mineralisation of organic matter. Besides natural sources, agriculture activities, and droppings from birds also serve as sources of nutrients in the wetland. The average relative abundance of major cations and anions was Cl- > Na+ > Mg2+ > K+ > SO42- > HCO3- > Ca2+. In addition, the contribution of dissolved ions from tidal ingression was established by the dominance of magnesium and sulphate. Based on Piper plot, three major hydro-chemical facies (Ca-Mg-HCO3 type, Ca-Mg-Cl-SO4 type, and Na-K-Cl-SO4 type) were identified. Irrigational suitability of water throughout the wetland was excellent during monsoon as per irrigational water quality indices. Piper plot indicated that the surface water chemistry was controlled by silicate weathering with contribution from seawater ingression and anthropogenic sources.
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Key words
Hydrochemistry,irrigation water quality,piper plot,sodium adsorption ratio,Wilcox plot
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