Authors : Adnan Murad Bhayo, Muhammad Latif, Javed Ali Babar and Allah Wadhayo Gandahi
Abstract: This study was carried out to provide guidelines to farmers and researchers regarding quality of ground water in Tehsil Garhi Khairo. A total 7 tube wells/canals were surveyed throughout tehsil and water samples were taken. Tube wellsand canal water analytical results revealed that pH ranged in between 7.00-7.30, EC 0.50-1.58 dS/m. Soluble sodium (Na+) ranged between 2.70-6.75 dS/m, soluble Calcium (Ca2+), 0.41-2.89 meq/L. Soluble Magnesium (Mg2+) 0.33-2.1 meq/L, soluble potassium (K+) ranged between 0.18-2.16, Chloride (Cl-) 2-6.81 dS/m, Sulphate (SO42- ) 0.2-0.6 meq/L. Overall results conclude that ground water of tehsil Garhi Khairo District Jacobabad can be used for irrigation.
Adnan Murad Bhayo, Muhammad Latif, Javed Ali Babar and Allah Wadhayo Gandahi, 2019. Assessment of Quality of Groundwater of Tehsil Garhi Khairo, District Jacobabad, Pakistan. Agricultural Journal, 14: 40-43.