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July 4, 2024
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Aquifer performance test/pumping test(APT)

The State Project Management Unit_NHP, SWID, Govt. of West Bengal undertook a work to determine the aquifer parameters (Transmissivity (T)...

July 13, 2023
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Digital Water Level Recorder (DWLR)

A digital water level recorder is a device used to measure and record water levels in various bodies of water,...

February 27, 2024
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Exploring the Depths: Understanding Groundwater and its Vital Role

Understanding Groundwater: Groundwater, often referred to as the "hidden treasure" beneath our feet, is the water stored beneath the Earth's...

July 13, 2023
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Fractured rock aquifer

A fractured rock aquifer is a type of aquifer that occurs in hard rock formations, such as granite, basalt, or...

July 8, 2023
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Ground Water potential in West Bengal

West Bengal, located in eastern India, has diverse hydrogeological conditions that influence groundwater potential across different regions of the state....

March 12, 2024
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Groundwater Contamination from Dumping Grounds

West Bengal generates about 13,708.58 Tones/day (TPD) of municipal solid waste & around 300,236.12 MT of plastic waste annually, according...

November 23, 2023
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Groundwater quality(GWQ) in West Bengal

Groundwater quality in West Bengal can vary across different regions of the state due to geological, hydrological, and anthropogenic factors....

July 11, 2023
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Groundwater scenario in West Bengal

West Bengal, a state in eastern India, has several major aquifers that play a crucial role in the region's water...

July 13, 2023
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Multi-sensor Digital Water Level Recorders & Digital Water Level & Quality Recorders(DWLQR)

Multi-sensor groundwater level monitoring equipment refers to devices that are capable of measuring and monitoring multiple parameters related to groundwater...

July 13, 2023
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Solar powered Automatic Rain Gauge

Solar-powered automatic rain gauge utilizes solar energy as its power source. It combines the convenience of automated rainfall measurement with...

July 11, 2023
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Types of Aquifers(water-bearing stratum of permeable rock or sand)

Aquifers are underground geological formations that contain and transmit groundwater. They play a crucial role in storing and supplying water...

July 12, 2023
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Water scarcity in Darjeeling and kalimpong district

Both Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts in West Bengal, India, face water scarcity issues due to various factors. Here are some...

July 12, 2023
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Water scarcity in Purulia district

Purulia district, located in the Indian state of West Bengal, faces water scarcity issues due to various factors. Here are...