Smart Contaminant Detection Approach For Enhancing The Reliability Of Groundwater Quality And Distribution Farmwork
This study proposes a smart and scalable deep learning framework, GeoWaterNet, for intelligent contaminant detection and reliability-driven groundwater quality assessment within the context of sustainable water supply systems. Focused on the diverse hydrogeological conditions of Madhya Pradesh (MP), India, the study utilizes a five-year dataset of 1,000 groundwater samples collected from 21 spatially distributed locations to capture regional variability. GeoWaterNet leverages advanced feature extraction from critical hydrochemical parameters including major cations (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Na⁺, K⁺), anions (NO₂⁻ + NO₃⁻, CO₃²⁻, HCO₃⁻, Cl⁻, F⁻, SO₄²⁻), and physical indices such as pH, hardness, and electrical conductivity (EC). The model architecture integrates multi-layered deep learning components optimized for tabular environmental data, delivering a high prediction accuracy of 93%, specificity of 94.57%, and sensitivity of 91.47%. To evaluate potability and distribution reliability, the Water Quality Index (WQI) is employed, revealing that only 22% of samples meet safe drinking standards, 63% fall into a conditionally safe category, and 15% are suitable exclusively for irrigation. By combining intelligent contaminant profiling with predictive analytics, GeoWaterNet enhances the operational reliability of groundwater monitoring systems and supports data-informed decision-making for robust water distribution management. The proposed approach aligns with modern objectives for resilient, smart, and efficient water infrastructure across varying geographies.
Authors
- Nitesh Singh Bhati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4812-2280)
- Santosh Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7422-4133)
- O. P. Thakur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9034-5261)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Environmental Sciences
- Published
- 2025-09-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.64252/dcd3zy20
- Primary Topic
- Water Quality Monitoring Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00