Significance of silica analysis in groundwater in parts of Central Ganga Plain, Uttar Pradesh, India

A study on variation in silica values in groundwater
from a small part of the Central Ganga Plain has
yielded valuable information on relative roles of geogenic
and anthropogenic solute acquisition processes
and depth to the deep aquifer system in the area. It is
recommended that silica analysis should be a mandatory
component of all systematic hydrogeochemical
studies.