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You have been provided with data of a groundwater sample. The following are the major constituents (in mg/L):

Parameter​Sample 1​

Ca​35​

Mg​33​

Na​28​​​

K​1.3​

HCO3​177​

SO4​15​

Cl​6.9​

EC (dS/m)​0.511​

TDS (mg/L)​?​

Tasks:
1. Check for Ionic balance.
2. Estimate TDS in mg/L
3. Show data in
a. Vertical bar graph
b. Vector diagram
c. Pattern diagram
d. Circular diagram
e. Trilinear diagram
f. Schoeller semilogarithmic diagram

4. Calculate %Na, SAR
5. Discuss suitability of these waters for agricultural use.
6. Is this water suitable for drinking? What treatments will be needed to make it drinkable?
7. Is there any seawater intrusion in this aquifer? Explain
8. Make any other relevant comments