Bio
Dr. Swati Saxena is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in analytical chemistry and environmental monitoring. She holds an M.Sc. and a Ph.D., and currently serves as an Associate Professor at Rajasthan Technical University, Kota, Rajasthan. Her research stream focuses on physico-chemical analysis of water quality parameters and water treatment using nano-composites. Dr. Saxena has authored several papers, including notable studies on groundwater quality assessment in the Bassi Tehsil of Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India. She has also served as a reviewer for multiple international journals. With a growing citation footprint (17 citations, h-index 1, i10-index 1), her work contributes to the fields of environmental chemistry and material science. Dr. Saxena is affiliated with Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, where she continues her research and academic activities.
Educational Journey
Rajasthan Technical University
Associate Professor • Physico-chemical analysis of Water Quality Parameters and Water Treatment by Nano-composites
M.Sc., Ph.D
Experience
Research
Seasonal and Spatial Variation of Water Quality Index of Bassi Tehsil of District Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
The present study was intended to calculate the water quality index (WQI) of Bassi Tehsil of district Jaipur, Rajasthan, India in order to assess its suitability for drinking purpose. For this ground water samples from 71 sampling sites of 50 villages of study area were collected from tube wells and hand pumps of varying depths in pre and post monsoon seasons and analyzed for ten physico-chemical parameters namely pH, Total Alkalinity, Total Hardness, Calcium, Magnesium, Chloride, Nitrate, Fluoride, Total Dissolved Solid and Electrical Conductivity. Analysis of results showed that almost all parameters were exceeding the permissible limits prescribed by BIS, ICMR and WHO. Assessment of water quality index (WQI) showed remarkable variation of water quality as WQI values ranged from 13.53 to 1052.2 in premonsoon and 25.72 to 1024.6 in post monsoon season. The study also revealed that drinking water of Bassi tehsil is not potable and there is an instant need to take ameliorative steps in this region to prevent the population from adverse health effects as 61.97% and 63.38% ground water samples were classified under “unsuitable for drinking†category in accordance with their WQI values in pre and post monsoon seasons, respectively.
Statistical Assesment of Ground Water Quality using Physico-Chemical Parameters in Bassi Tehsil of Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India
Water is an essential natural resource for sustaining life and environment but over the last few decades the water quality has been deteriorated due to its over exploitation. Water quality is essential parameter to be studied when the overall focus is sustainable development keeping mankind at focal point. Groundwater is the major source of drinking water in rural as well as in urban areas and over 94% of the drinking water demand is met by groundwater. The study has been carried out to assess the ground water quality and its suitability for drinking purpose in most rural habitations of Bassi tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan, India. For this purpose, 50 water samples being collected from hand pumps, open wells and bore wells of villages of study area were analysed for different physicochemical parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity, total alkalinity, total hardness, calcium hardness, magnesium hardness, chloride, nitrate, fluoride and total dissolved solids. pH value in the study area found from 6.3 to 8.7. EC ranges from 1100-16000 μmhos/cm and total alkalinity between 70 to 990 mg/L. Total hardness ranged from 30 to 980 mg/L and calcium hardness from 10 to 480 mg/L. Magnesium hardness varied from 20 to 500 mg/L and chloride from 20 to 3620 mg/L. Values of nitrate concentration varied from 9 to 224 mg/L and fluoride from 0.28 to 11.5 mg/L while value of TDS ranges from 770 to 11200 mg/L. The study reveals that almost all parameters were exceeding the permissible limits. As per the desirable and maximum permissible limit for fluoride and nitrate in drinking water, determined by WHO, BIS and ICMR standards, 64% and 42% of groundwater sources are unfit for drinking purposes respectively. Due to the higher fluoride level in drinking water, the several cases of dental and skeletal fluorosis have appeared at alarming rate in this region. After evaluating the data of this study, it is concluded that drinking water of Bassi tehsil is not potable and there is a
