Groundwater Resources and Management in Poladpur Taluka

SAMEER ARUN BUTALA

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.44848

Groundwater Resources and Management in Poladpur Taluka

Author(s)	Prof. Dr. SAMEER ARUN BUTALA
Country	India
Abstract	Poladpur Taluka is a hilly and high rainfall area located in the Raigad district. Despite receiving an average annual rainfall of 7598.66 mm, groundwater recharge is limited due to the steep slopes that cause rainwater to flow away quickly. The groundwater storage in the taluka is 1922.00 MCM, and the groundwater development level is only 7.71%, placing it in the "safe" category for groundwater use. Groundwater in the region is mainly found in fractured and vesicular basalt formations. During the pre-monsoon season, the groundwater level ranges from 4.50 to 9.00 meters below ground level (bgl), and improves to 1.10 to 4.05 meters bgl after the monsoon. The groundwater quality is suitable for both drinking and irrigation purposes, as total hardness, nitrate (NO₃), and fluoride (F) levels are within acceptable limits. In summer, the groundwater level drops significantly, causing many wells to dry up and leading to water shortages. To address this issue, it is essential to adopt artificial recharge and water conservation techniques. Measures like check dams, percolation tanks, and contour trenching can help increase groundwater recharge. For agriculture, using drip and sprinkler irrigation systems is important to ensure efficient water use. An integrated and sustainable policy is needed for groundwater management in Poladpur Taluka to increase recharge and protect water sources. Active participation from local authorities, farmers, and the community is essential to tackle future water scarcity.
Keywords	"This study focuses on groundwater recharge (GWR), quality (GWQ), and availability (GWA) in Poladpur Taluka (PT), highlighting issues related to Deccan Basalt Aquifers (DBA), seasonal water scarcity (SWS), and emphasizing sustainable water management (SWM) through artificial recharge (AR), water conservation (WC), drip irrigation (DI), and structures like check dams and percolation tanks (CDPT) in the context of Western Ghats hydrology (WGH) and rainwater runoff (RWR)."
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-16
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.44848
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9kfv5

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