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The present study was carried out to evaluate the physico-chemical characteristics of water samples from the Indira Gandhi Canal (IGC) in the Hanumangarh region, Rajasthan. Parameters such as pH, total hardness, alkalinity, chlorinate, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen were analysed to assess the water quality. Results revealed that certain samples contained chemical constituents exceeding the permissible limits prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), potentially leading to adverse environmental and health impacts. For this study, the term regional water contamination broadly refers to pollution detectable at the regional scale. Based on the findings, it is recommended that water sources in the study area should be evaluated for portability and suitability prior to their domestic, agricultural, or industrial use. The results highlight the need for continuous monitoring of the IGC to ensure its long-term sustainability as a resource for drinking water and irrigation.