Nitrate Contamination in Ground Water of Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India: It?s Impact on Human Health: A Review

Abstract

There is unavailability of surface water in Jaipur, Rajasthan, ground water plays an important role for drinking water. The 91% of drinking water of this state completed from underground source. Fluoride and nitrate in drinking water is the main problem in Rajasthan, Jaipur. Nitrate in ground water is mainly due to anthropogenic activities. The maximum nitrate value is found in ground water of various places. The removal of nitrate can be done by using membrane and absorption techniques. This paper presents a review, which focuses on the sources of nitrate in ground water, its impacts on health.