Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2023

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A (Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences ) » A-HW Hydrology & Water Environment

[A-HW19] Hydrology & Water Environment

Wed. May 24, 2023 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM 105 (International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe)

convener:Koichi Sakakibara(Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, Shinshu University), Sho Iwagami(Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute, Forest Research and Management Organization, National Research and Development Agency), Takeshi Hayashi(Faculty of Education and Human Studies, Akita University), Keisuke Fukushi(Institute of Nature & Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University), Chairperson:Shin'ichi Iida(Department of Disaster Prevention, Meteorology and Hydrology, Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute), Koichi Sakakibara(Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, Shinshu University), Sho Iwagami(Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute, Forest Research and Management Organization, National Research and Development Agency), Takeshi Hayashi(Faculty of Education and Human Studies, Akita University), Keisuke Fukushi(Institute of Nature & Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University)

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

[AHW19-09] Monitoring groundwater quality through citizen science in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh, India

*Alina Chaudhary 1, Rashi Sareen 1 (1.Meerut Public School Meerut India )

Keywords:Groundwater quality, Monitoring, Citizen Science, Meerut

Citizen science is defined as collaboration between citizens and professional researchers to investigate an issue of importance to the local community. In this research , a citizen science network has been developed to assess the groundwater quality of Meerut district. Deterioration of drinking water quality in the district resulted in frequent outbreaks of water- related diseases. Water colour and clarity are easily measurable and can be used to define purity of water. We developed spatial and temporal maps of groundwater quality by using continuous monitoring data through local public. The Citizen Scientist Network was created by college students, universities laboratory, research centre and local house owner situated in the district.
The results of the study help in the identification of groundwater pollutions vulnerable zones in the district. This study showed the potential of a community group to help fill geospatial data gaps in groundwater quality monitoring and reassess water quality protection in the study region.