六盘水矿区关键带岩溶水水化学演化特征及驱动因子

贵州六盘水矿区地表水－地下水交换频繁,是重要的生活和工、农业用水水源,为保障该地区用水安全和可持续性,以六盘水典型矿业集中开发区为研究对象,于2015年9月共采集水样33件.运用水化学、相关性分析和离子比值法等进行了综合研究,结果表明:地下水化学类型大多为Ca-HCO₃型,部分为Ca-SO₄型;地表水大多为Ca-HCO₃、Ca-SO₄型;矿井水为NaHCO₃,而酸性矿山排水为Ca-SO₄型.水体中Ca2+、Mg2+和HCO₃-呈显著正相关性,主要由碳酸盐岩溶解控制,Na+和K+主要为硅酸盐岩溶解,Cl-主要来源于城镇生活污水,NO₃-主要受农业生产影响,SO₄2-来源多样.矿业活动、城镇化和农业生产影响了水体离子组成,矿业活动还会加速碳酸盐岩的溶解,三者使水体水化学类型发生明显变化.喀斯特岩溶关键带人类活动复合影响下,矿业活动是岩溶水系统中水化学特征变化的关键驱动因子.      

水化学及硫同位素对大冶矿区地下水硫酸盐污染的指示

铜铁矿区周边地下水硫酸盐污染是生态环境研究关注的热点问题,精确识别硫酸盐来源及迁移途径对于矿区周边地下水污染防控和供水安全至关重要.利用水化学与硫同位素耦合分析,结合矿区水文地质条件和潜在污染源分布,探讨了区内地下水硫酸盐污染特征、来源及迁移途径.区域内地下水包括松散岩类孔隙水、碳酸盐岩裂隙岩溶水及岩浆岩风化裂隙水,水化学类型主要为HCO₃·SO₄-Ca型,水化学组分主要来源于硅酸岩、碳酸盐岩和硫酸盐矿物的溶解以及硫化物氧化;地下水中SO₄^2-含量范围为44.4～2 089.0 mg/L,高值区主要分布在洪山溪尾矿库、矿渣堆存处及矿业生产区附近;地下水中δ³⁴S-SO₄^2-在2.6‰～31.5‰之间,反映其SO₄^2-具有多源性.地下水中SO₄^2-的主要来源包括含水层中石膏矿物的溶解和黄铁矿等含硫矿物氧化输入,高含量的SO₄     

硫和氧同位素示踪黄河及支流河水硫酸盐来源

为了准确识别河水硫酸盐受自然风化和人为活动影响的过程,做好地表水资源管理,选择黄河小浪底水库以下干流和支流河水为主要研究对象,分期采集河水样品,采用硫酸盐硫和氧同位素,结合水化学组成及潜在硫酸盐来源硫和氧同位素范围,判定黄河及支流河水硫酸盐的来源及混入比例。结果表明:① 研究区黄河河水硫酸盐主要来源于第四纪黄土中易溶硫酸盐,干流河水SO₄2-含量均值为2.23 mmol/L,δ34S_SO4和δ18O_SO4均值分别为+8.9‰和+10.4‰;② 研究区沁河丰水期河水硫酸盐24%来源于大气降水,61%来源于土壤硫酸盐溶解,15%来自于石膏溶解;平水期河水硫酸盐39%来源于大气降水,36%来源于土壤硫酸盐溶解,25%来源于石膏溶解。沁河河水SO₄2-含量均值为2.44 mmol/L,δ34S_SO4和δ18O_SO4均值分别为+9.8‰和+9.7‰;③ 研究区洛河河水硫酸盐受生活污水影响较大,伊河河水硫酸盐受到土壤硫酸盐溶解和化学肥料溶解的共同影响,伊洛河河水SO₄2-含量均值为1.27 mmol/L,δ34S_SO4和δ18O_SO4均值分别为+10.4‰和+6.5‰。蒸发盐类矿物溶解以及土壤硫酸盐溶解等自然风化过程是控制区域河水硫酸盐来源的重要过程,人为活动对伊洛河河水硫酸盐的贡献不容忽视。     

喀斯特区域的水化学不稳定性——以黔中地区为例

黔中地区是岩溶作用发育的喀斯特区域.1993年秋和1994年春末采自该地区不同类型水样的水化学分析表明:碳酸盐岩裂隙泉水呈中偏碱性,为[C]Ca-Ⅱ型;秋季离子总量、HCO₃-及Ca2+浓度大于春季.裂隙泉水流经地表一定距离后,HCO₃-降低,pH及SO₄2-、Cl-、K+、Na+明显增高.黄果树的天星桥、水帘洞及落水潭三个部位河水的SO₄2-、Na+以及Fe3+、NO₃-等浓度的季节性变化也更加明显.春季因瀑布暴气,CO₂的逸出,钙华生成更强烈一些.红枫湖作为喀斯特区域地表水的汇集地,HCO₃-与SO₄2-的当量比值仅2.1～2.4;Ca2+与Mg2+比值上升为2.4～4.2,Cl-浓度较碳酸盐岩裂隙泉水增高1倍;Na+浓度增高一个数量级.说明流域内地表土层溶蚀及人为污染影响的增强.土层孔隙水属强矿化水,而湖水呈现过渡特征.碳酸盐沉淀作用、硫酸盐矿化作用及固氮氨化作用,导致水质组成的显着差异.     

招远金矿区水体中硫同位素特征及其对污染来源的指示

稳定同位素因其指纹效应已成为分析矿区污染来源的重要技术手段。文章以招远金矿区为例,应用硫同位素联合水化学分析、聚类分析及氢氧同位素分析招远金矿区水污染特征和成因。通过分析可知,矿区内地表水和地下水主要接受大气降水补给,水力联系密切。水化学类型以SO₄—Ca和SO₄—Na型为主,阴离子以SO₄2-为主,地表水和地下水的NO₃-和Cl-在空间上变异性较大。地表水硫酸盐含量普遍偏高,硫酸盐污染较为严重,高值区出现在玲珑金矿、金翅岭金矿和张星镇附近;而地下水高值区都出现在玲珑金矿附近,且SO₄2-浓度沿着径流方向逐渐降低。地表水中硫酸盐δ34S值介于1.8‰~9.8‰,地下水中硫酸盐δ34S值介于2.7‰~9.6‰,地表水和地下水硫酸盐含量受玲珑金矿硫化、玲珑花岗岩和胶东岩群影响明显。在地下水径流途中,有地表水入渗污染地下水的现象。另外,工业废水的排放也是硫酸盐含量升高的主要原因。研究表明:硫同位素在金矿区硫酸盐污染的来源和特征方面有很好的指示作用,是评价矿山开采对地下水污染的有效工具。     

贵阳市岩溶地下水水化学演化机制:水化学和锶同位素证据

岩溶地下水的水化学特征及其水岩作用过程研究对岩溶地下水合理开发利用和污染防治具有重要意义.综合利用水化学分析、主要离子比值、锶含量和87Sr/86Sr比值分析和反向水文地球化学模拟,深入分析了贵阳市地下水和地表水不同季节的水化学特征变化和水文地球化学演化过程.水化学特征分析表明,贵阳市地下水以HCO₃·SO₄-Ca型和HCO₃-Ca·Mg型为主,水化学组成在季节和空间分布上存在一定的规律性变化,地表水与地下水的直接混合对地下水化学组成有一定的影响.锶同位素比值和水文地球化学反向模拟表明,地下水水化学组分主要受岩石风化作用的控制,以方解石和白云石为主的碳酸盐的溶解－沉淀作用以及硫酸盐和岩盐的溶解是控制研究区地下水水化学特征的重要过程,并受上覆孔隙含水层硅酸盐矿物水解的影响.      

新疆博阿断裂附近地表水和地下水的水化学和同位素特征及水质评价

新疆地区属于西北干旱地区,水资源紧缺,为了研究其地下水的水文地球化学特征及水质情况,在博阿断裂附近采集与收集温泉水、地表水和冷泉水共15个样品,进行了水化学和氢氧同位素特征分析,并进行了水质评价。结果表明,研究区地表水的水化学类型主要为SO₄-Na、Cl·SO₄-Na和HCO₃·SO₄-Ca·Na型。温泉水的水化学类型为SO₄·HCO₃-Na/HCO₃·SO₄-Na和HCO₃·Cl-Na型。冷泉水的水化学类型为SO₄·HCO₃-Mg·Ca、HCO₃-Ca、HCO₃-Mg·Ca和SO₄·HCO₃-Ca型。研究区冷泉水中Mg²⁺、Ca²⁺、HCO₃^-的主要来源是白云石、方解石和石...     

江汉平原东部地区浅层地下水水化学特征

浅层地下水是江汉平原东部地区重要的供水水源,但面临着污染及天然水质异常等问题.基于水化学与氢氧同位素结果,并运用数理统计和因子分析等方法,查明了研究区浅层地下水的化学特征、控制过程以及影响因素.结果显示,浅层地下水的化学类型主要为HCO₃-Ca型;其中潜水中Ca2+和Mg2+含量与承压水接近,Fe、As和NH₄+含量低于承压水,而Cl-、SO₄2-、Mn和NO₃-含量高于承压水.浅层地下水主要为大气降水补给,其中潜水经历了一定程度的蒸发以及与地表水的混合.在影响浅层地下水化学特征的因素中,地质成因在总体上可能起主导作用;人类活动的输入显著地改变着潜水的化学特征,而浅层承压水则主要受径流过程中水-岩相互作用的影响.      

罗河铁矿水文地球化学特征及成因

作为庐枞盆地较早开展勘探工作的罗河铁矿, 矿区揭露的地下水可分为潜水和承压水2类, 潜水表现为弱碱性HCO₃--Ca+·Mg2+型水; 区域构造和凝灰岩阻隔了潜水和承压水的水力联系, 承压水以SO₄2--Ca2+型微咸温水为主, 水化学成分不受外界因素变化影响.离子比例系数和相关性分析说明承压水中主要水化学反应包括硫酸盐矿物溶解和阳离子交换.PHREEQC反向模拟SO₄2--Ca2+型承压水的成因主要是砖桥组下段次生石英岩中大量硬石膏、石英和水云母的原位溶解; 与此同时, 地下水中沉淀生成了方解石和绿泥石, 石膏溶解的Ca2+离子吸附交换粘土矿物中的Na+离子, 少量黄铁矿还发生了氧化还原反应.分析结果验证了罗河铁矿深部地下水相对封闭, 补给有限, 以静储量为主.      

牡丹江市主城区第四系地下水主要离子特征与成因分析

以牡丹江市主城区为研究区,对该区采集的24组第四系地下水样品中常规离子进行检测和分析,利用数理统计、Piper三线图、Gibbs模型、离子比例关系等方法识别地下水主要离子成因。结果表明,研究区第四系地下水中主要离子含量变化均具有较强的离散性,阴离子平均浓度HCO₃^->SO₄^2->Cl^-,阳离子平均浓度Ca²⁺>Na⁺>Mg²⁺>K⁺,地下水整体为淡水,呈中性偏弱酸性,水化学类型以HCO₃—Na·Ca型水为主;水中的化学组分主要来源于岩石风化溶解,其中,Na⁺和K⁺主要来源于硅酸盐矿物的溶解,Ca²⁺和Mg²⁺主要受碳酸盐、硫酸盐和硅酸盐矿物风化溶解作用共同控制,同时水中阳离子间存在一定交换作用。     

贵阳市区地表/地下水化学与锶同位素研究

贵阳市及邻近地区地表和地下水的化学与Sr同位素组成变化反映了典型喀斯特地区地表/地下水文系统的水-岩反应和城市污染特征:水体中的化学溶解物质主要来源于碳酸盐岩(石灰岩和白云岩)的风化作用和膏岩层的溶解,其次为人为污染物的输入;污染物以K⁺,Na⁺,Cl^-,SO^2-₄,NO^-₃为主,枯水期因大气降水补给小而受人为活动影响较大;丰水期和枯水期地表/地下水的化学组成变化说明地表/地下水交换活跃,地下水环境容易受到人为活动影响。     

川西南喜德热田地下水水文地球化学特征

地下热水的形成和化学组分特征常受断裂构造和热储地层岩性的影响。川西南喜德地热田内出露的冷泉水和地热水严格受断裂控制,前者为主断裂控制的浅循环型碎屑岩或岩溶裂隙孔隙水;后者则为次级断裂所控制的深循环型裂隙水,其热储层为碳酸盐岩。基于喜德热田形成的地质构造背景,通过开展热田内地热水和冷泉水水化学指标的测试和分析及水岩相互作用模拟,对该热田水文地球化学特征进行了研究。结果表明：喜德热田地热水和冷泉水水源均为大气降水,补给高程分别为2 874~3 092 m和2 584~2 818 m。受温度、含水层矿物类型、水岩相互作用的影响,地热水和冷泉水水化学类型和各组分差别较大,前者为HCO3·SO4-Ca·Mg型水,后者为HCO3-Ca·Mg型水。水岩相互作用模拟表明碳酸盐岩矿物、石膏矿物的溶解和沉淀及阳离子交换过程是导致地热水和冷泉水水化学组分差别较大的主要原因。此外,采用二氧化硅类温标计算喜德热田热储温度为56~90 ℃,循环深度为1 422~2 558 m。研究结果对阐明喜德热田的成因模式,地热水的进一步开发和热水资源的可持续利用具有重要意义。     

Isotopic Composition of Waters in the Dem?novská dolina Valley and Its Underground Hydrologic System During Winter and Spring of 2010/2011

In the Dem?novská dolina Cave system (Slovakia) and its vicinity, 32 sampling places for regular observation (in 2-months interval) of δ18O and δ2H in water were established. This monitoring included precipitation waters, waters in the surface streams, waters of the underground hydrological system as well as the dripping seepage waters of the cave system. Altitudinal extent of the area was from 800 m a.s.l. (lowermost cave entrance) to 2024 m a.s.l. (Chopok Mt. on the top of the crystalline range). Initial results show some similarities but also differences within the analyzed water types. For precipitation, a high variability of isotopic composition was confirmed, from quite depleted up to more enriched waters (δ18O from -16.8‰ up to -5.7‰; δ2H from -121.6‰ to -32.7‰). During the recharge process and groundwater/surface water formation, precipitation water is homogenized, what is reflected in much more stable isotope content. The most depleted (δ18O ≈ -11.7‰ to -10.8‰; δ2H ≈ -78.9‰ to -73.4‰) were the waters of surface streams, running from the northern slopes of the Nízke Tatry Mts., formed by crystalline rocks, alochtonous to the under?ground hydrological system. Smaller autochtonous surface water streams (formed in the side valleys of the main karstic canyon) are slightly enriched (heavier, as δ18O ≈ -11.4‰ to -10.6‰; δ2H ≈ -78.3‰ to -71.5‰), what reflects lower altitudes of their watersheds. Interesting is the distribution of the isotope content of the underground streams in the cave system. The most depleted are the underground streams directly (visibly) communicating with surface waters (δ18O≈-11.33±0.13‰; δ2H≈-76.88±1.68‰). Extent of the relationship of underground streams to the autochtonous seepage waters (slow circulation through the fissures) is manifested by respective portion of iso?topically enriched waters–as the underground streams show different isotope composition. The combination of the alochtonous water components (from surface streams reaching the karstic area from the adjacent crystalline via swallow holes) and autochtonous water components (recharged directly in karstified limestones) is visible especially on the subsurface stream of Dem?novka. The most isotopically enriched (heaviest) of all water types are dripping seepage waters (δ18O ≈ -10.4‰ to -9.4‰; δ2H ≈ -71.6‰ to -65.0‰).     

Hydrogeology of karst aquifer systems in SW Turkey and an assessment of water quality and contamination problems

The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between groundwater flow and water quality of different ground and surface water basins in the southwest Turkey. In addition, groundwater vulnerability is assessed taking into consideration groundwater flow and quality. The autochthonous Beydaglari limestone is the major karstic aquifer in the region. According to the groundwater level map of alluvium aquifers in the basins, groundwater discharge toward the carbonate aquifer is direct and indirect. The hydrogeological connection between ground and surface water basins occurs via the karstic aquifer located at the bottom of the alluvium bottom. In Egirdir lake, water also discharges in the karstic aquifer via karstic sinkholes at the western border of the lake. In the research area, general groundwater discharge is toward the Mediterranean Sea by means of autochthonous carbonate system, according to hydrogeological investigations, research of lineament and hydraulic conductivities. This result is supported by the locations of lineaments and shore springs discharging from the limestone. In addition, spreading of contaminants via karstic aquifer to great distance has been clearly identified.     

Water balance and water quality in the Çürüksu basin, western Turkey

The purpose of this study is to determine the hydrological properties, groundwater potential, and water quality of the Çürüksu basin, western Turkey, and to contribute to the efforts of providing an adequate water supply for the city of Denizli. To achieve these objectives, the study consisted of mapping the geology and hydrogeology, determining the water balance, and defining the water quality. The basement rock units in the study area include several impervious metamorphic rock types and Mesozoic karstic limestone, which are overlain by Oligocene fluvial and lacustrine strata, Pliocene travertine and limestone, and Quaternary alluvium. The karstic limestone and the travertine and limestone strata constitute potential aquifers in the Çürüksu basin. The discharge regimes of the 22 springs in the two basins show little change through the year. The flow systems of the springs also have a large storage capacity and drainage occurs very slowly. The discharge of the springs does not appear to be affected immediately by monthly variations in precipitation. According to the water balance, the precipitation in the Çürüksu basin cannot provide all of the measured surface runoff. Excess runoff is 2?m3?s–1 in the Çürüksu basin, and in the adjacent Gökp?nar basin the deficit in surface runoff is also 2?m3?s–1. Thus, the underground catchment area of the springs extends beyond the surface drainage area of the Çürüksu basin. Although the P?narba??, Kazanp?nar, and Böceli springs emerge from the karstic limestone aquifer in the Çürüksu basin, these springs are fed from the adjacent Gökp?nar basin. The spring waters emerging from karstic limestone are fresh, of the calcium bicarbonate type, soft, and potable. The spring waters emerging from the travertine and limestone aquifer are low-temperature, brackish, of the calcium sulfate type, very hard, and not potable but useful for the irrigation. The occurrences of coal strata and hydrothermal activity have caused some deterioration of groundwater quality.     

Groundwater-related thallium transfer processes and their impacts on the ecosystem: southwest Guizhou Province,China

The small karstic watershed of Lanmuchang, in a Hg–Tl mineralized area in SW Guizhou Province, China, exhibits an enrichment of toxic Tl in groundwater and related stream water. This affords an excellent demonstration of the natural processes of Tl dispersion, and the resultant impact on the local ecosystem. The distribution of Tl in the water system follows a decreasing concentration pattern from deep groundwater to stream water to shallow groundwater. Tl shows high levels (13–1100 μg/L) in deep groundwater within the Tl-mineralized area, decreasing with distance away from the mineralized area to background levels (0.005 μg/L). The distribution of Tl in the water system is constrained by Tl mineralization, water–rock interactions and hydrogeological conditions. Tl concentrations in waters generally correlate with concentrations of total dissolved solids, sulphate, Ca and pH values, suggesting the contribution of water-rock interactions to water geochemistry. Water–rock interactions are driven by weathering of Tl-bearing sulfides which decreases pH values in groundwater, and by dissolution of limestone enhanced by acid fluids. Tl in stream water in both the base-flow and flood-flow regimes shows higher concentrations than it does in shallow groundwater that serves as the stream's source (mainly springs, dug-well flows and karstic cave waters). Concentrations of Tl in stream water in the flood-flow regime are generally lower than in the base-flow regime due to dilution effects, but those in the waters of mid-stream are almost the same as in the base-flow regime, probably due to contribution from Tl-rich soil water seepage or from acid mine drainage (AMD). Unexpectedly, Tl concentrations in stream water in both regimes are remarkably higher (2–30 fold) downstream than up- and mid-stream. These pronounced increases of Tl concentration are likely caused by unidentified discharges of deep groundwater through fractured zones to the downstream trace. The groundwater-related Tl transfer processes affect the ecosystem through contamination of water supply and arable soil and ultimately the food chain with undoubted risks to human health. Therefore, the results of this study are important for environmental planning and regulations, and will also serve as baseline data for future research on Tl natural dispersion processes.     

Hydrology and hydrogeology of Sakaryabaşı Karstic springs, Çifteler, Turkey

The Sakarya River is one of the largest rivers in Turkey and is fed mainly from Sakaryabaşı springs. The Sakaryabaşı springs are located in the Central Anatolia and issue from confined/semi-confined karst having a thermal component and therefore, having quite different hydrogeological characteristics as compared to the Taurus Karst region, a typical example of the Mediterranean type of karst. The karstic carbonate rocks that form the groundwater reservoir are overlain by a thick semi-pervious overburden of mainly clastics of Neogene age. Tectonics is the major factor controlling the occurrence of the karst springs in the area where topography is rather flat. This study aimed at explaining the occurrence and movement of the karst groundwater within the system by use of hydrogeological, chemical, and isotopic tools. Isotopic composition of the waters revealed that all waters in the region are of meteoric origin and the thermal component is due to deep circulation. The catchment area of the hydrogeological system extends to the south and groundwater movement is towards the outlets, which are in a depression along a major fault. The movement of the groundwater, based on analysis of remotely sensed images, is controlled mainly by structural elements.     

Water quality and relationship between superficial and ground water in Rome (Aniene River basin,central Italy)

Chemical, physical, and biological features of streams and ground water of the North-Eastern area of Rome are jointly analyzed in order to assess the status of water resources. Ground water was investigated with classical survey methods (pH, temperature, and electric conductivity). Microbiological pollution, faunal composition, and stream surrounding area conditions of surface waters were studied, in order to quantify the residual value of these ecosystems from both a human and an environmental point of view. Results show a general impairment of the system and the comparison between superficial waters and shallow ground waters makes it possible to detect the presence of a connection between the two levels. This relationship occurs as an exchange from superficial waters (streams and rivers) to the shallow aquifers. Where superficial waters are contaminated, as in the Tor Sapienza stream, pollutants move to the shallow aquifers too, due to the decreased pressure of the over-exploited aquifer. Moreover, uncontrolled drilling activity, diffused in urban areas, makes it possible the connection between shallow and deep ground water. Notwithstanding this, the mixing between superficial and deep ground water system in Rome is not very widespread and, apparently, limited to restricted areas.     

Hydrogeological study of the intensely exploited aquifer of the Santa Croce leather-producing district, Tuscany (central Italy)

A hydrogeological study was undertaken to define the groundwater circulation in the Santa Croce area (Tuscany, central Italy) where the existing multilayered aquifer has long been intensively exploited. Investigations carried out on about 150 wells revealed the existence of a deep piezometric depression (to 20?m below sea level) which drains groundwater from the entire surrounding area. Samples from about 70 water points, collected twice in 2007, were analysed for major elements and stable isotope composition. Three major groups of waters, which mix in the study area, have been distinguished: (1) waters of the Ca?CMg?CHCO₃ type mainly flowing along the Arno River Plain; (2) waters of the Na?CK?CCl/Ca?CMg?CHCO₃?CSO_4, type with SO₄ content up to 275?mg/L, inflowing from the Pisane Hills; (3) relatively high-salinity waters mainly of the Na?CHCO₃ type which, with Cl concentrations up to 750?mg/L, likely arise from a normal fault located at the foot of the northern hills. The characteristics of the different components are greatly affected by significant modifying processes such as cation exchange and sulfate reduction. The achieved conceptual model suggests the southern hills as the main recharging area of the aquifer system from which water circulation, characterized by pathways of different length and depth, develops.     

Stable Carbon Isotope Biogeochemistry and Anthropogenic Impacts on Karst Ground Water, Zunyi, Southwest China

Natural and anthropogenic impacts on karst ground water, Zunyi, Southwest China, are discussed using the stable isotope composition of dissolved inorganic carbon and particulate organic carbon, together with carbon species contents and water chemistry. The waters can be mainly characterized as HCO₃–Ca type, HCO₃ · SO₄–Ca type, or HCO₃ · SO₄–Ca · Mg type, according to mass balance considerations. It is found that the average δ¹³C_DIC values of ground waters are higher in winter (low-flow season) than in summer (high-flow season). Lower contents of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) and lower values of δ¹³C_DIC in summer than in winter, indicate that local rain events in summer and a longer residence time of water in winter play an important role in the evolution of ground water carbon in karst flow systems; therefore, soil CO₂ makes a larger contribution to the DIC in summer than in winter. The range of δ¹³C_DIC values indicate that dissolved inorganic carbon is mainly controlled by the rate of carbonate dissolution. The concentrations of dissolved organic carbon and particulate organic carbon in most ground water samples are lower than 2.0 mg C L⁻¹ and 0.5 mg C L⁻¹, respectively, but some waters have slightly higher contents of organic carbon. The waters with high organic carbon contents are generally located in the urban area where lower δ¹³C_DIC values suggest that urbanization has had an effect on the ground water biogeochemistry and might threaten the water quality.