Rajesh Wagh

Geo-hydro-chemistry of Hot Spring in Middle Tapi River Rajesh Wagh

In this publication theoretical and experimental studies of utility of hot spring water to human point of view. The entire study is presented through seven integrated chapter system. The first chapter is introductory chapter, which involves aim, objectives, selection of study area, definition of hot spring their origin and formations, besides personality of study area. The second chapter presents the environmental profile of study area in respect of location, extent, geology, structure, relief, climate and natural vegetation. The third chapter describes the distribution of hot spring in the middle Tapi with their thermal manifestation and characteristics. The forth chapter involves the geo-hydrology of hot spring. The fifth chapter involves chemical characteristics of the water of the hot spring. It includes Temperature, pH, TDS, cation, anion etc. The sixth chapter deals with utility of hot spring for agriculture and medicinal purposes and conclusion is drawn and suggestions made in respect of human being in final chapter.