Spatial distribution of uranium and chemo-radiological assessment in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, India

Monitoring of radioactivity in an environment is an important step towards establishing the baseline for environment protection. This work highlights the spatial distribution of uranium (U); assessment of physico-chemical parameters and radiological assessment in groundwater of Hamirpur district, HP, India. The concentration of U ranges from 0.15 to 18.92 mu g l(-1). High correlation of U is observed with TDS, Chloride and Nitrate. Major concentration of U is present along the NW-SE trend-line following the Siwalik in the areas where mineralisation is prevalent and is of geogenic source derived from granitic and volcanic rock fragments present in conglomerates. The water-quality-index indicates that the water is suitable for drinking purpose.