洱源温泉水氡预测效能检验及其水化学特征

利用Molchan图表法对洱源温泉水氡观测资料进行预测效能检验,并开展了温泉水化学组分、氢氧同位素和水循环特征研究。结果表明:(1)Molchan图表法检验结果显示,洱源水氡出现高值时,对观测点附近中强以上地震反应较灵敏,优势对应地震时间段为90 d以内;(2)洱源温泉井的水化学类型为HCO_3·SO_4-Na,与周边地表水体及浅层地下水无直接水力联系;(3)洱源温泉井水属于"部分平衡水",具有深部来源特征。     

新疆艾比湖流域地表水丰水期和枯水期水质分异特征及污染源解析

采用2015年艾比湖流域54个采样点的10个地表水水质指标数据,首先利用水质指数模型(WQI)和地统计学方法对流域水质污染情况进行全局评价,然后利用层次聚类法、判别分析法和因子分析法分析艾比湖流域地表水丰水期和枯水期水质分异特征.在水质时空分异特征研究的基础上,利用主成分回归分析法对艾比湖流域水质进行污染源解析.结果表明:艾比湖流域丰水期WQI值介于38~70之间,枯水期WQI值介于31~71之间,艾比湖流域丰水期的地表水水质污染情况比枯水期严重,而艾比湖、博尔塔拉河和精河靠近艾比湖湖区的河道污染程度均比其他河道严重.由聚类分析和判别分析得出艾比湖流域丰水期和枯水期的水质采样点在空间上均被分成A、B两组,A组包括艾比湖湖区西部、奎屯河、古尔图河和四棵树河,B组包括艾比湖湖区东部、精河和博尔塔拉河.艾比湖流域丰水期和枯水期的水体主要受到化学需氧量、溶解氧、氨氮和悬浮物浓度等指标的影响,B组水质污染指标的值相比于A组的值偏高,B组区域内存在高污染企业,艾比湖流域水环境治理工作需主要集中在B组所包括的艾比湖湖区、博尔塔拉河和精河.(4)艾比湖湖区、精河和博尔塔拉河地表水体的污染主要来自于有机物污染和营养物质污染,其次为工矿业污染;而奎屯河、古尔图河、四棵树河地表水体的污染主要来自于有机物污染,其次为营养物质污染,生物污染的影响较为微弱.该研究结果可为艾比湖流域地表水水环境改善和治理提供一定参考.     

太湖流域平原水网区浅层地下水动态特征及影响因素

鉴于浅层地下水在维持区域生态功能方面的重要作用,基于2005-2015年太湖平原水网地区苏州市的14个浅层地下水监测井水位及2005-2014年降水、河道水位和蒸发等日尺度数据,开展浅层地下水埋深动态特征及影响因素研究.结果显示:苏州市浅层地下水总体呈由北往南、自西向东的流场方向,主要受地形因素的影响;年际及丰水期埋深有所减小,枯水期反之,各区域变化过程不一致;枯水期浅层地下水动态特征受不同量级降水总量和次数的显著影响,且与地表水过程关系密切,汛期反之.此外均受到引排水和下垫面变化等因素的影响;浅层地下水埋深对降水具有滞后性,多滞后1~2 d;通过对地形地貌条件、土地利用类型、河湖密度以及浅层地下水埋深状况等因素的综合分析,浅层地下水动态特征可表达为耕地区、水网密布区、高度城镇化区及低山林区4种特征类型.     

喀斯特地区梯级水库建造对水化学分布的影响

为深入了解河流梯级筑坝对喀斯特地区河流水化学分布的影响,于2017年1、4、7和10月别对乌江干流洪家渡水库(多年调节)、乌江渡水库(季调节)和索风营水库(日调节) 3个具有不同滞留时间的水库进行水样采集,分析入库水、坝前剖面水和下泄水的水化学特征,探讨河流梯级筑坝对水化学分布及风化速率估算的影响.研究结果表明:3个水库深层水比表层水HCO3-浓度分别高12.9%、5.5%和8.0%,Ca~(2+)浓度分别高15.9%、2.4%和8.5%.河流梯级筑坝一定程度上改变了水体水化学组成,从而影响碳酸盐岩风化速率估算.整体上,洪家渡水库、索风营水库和乌江渡水库的全年风化速率变化范围分别为:-1.7%～15.4%、-5.6%～1.1%和-0.3%～3.4%.河流筑坝作用对风化速率估算及主量离子浓度的影响:HCO_3~-与Ca~(2+)浓度分布均为:洪家水库乌江渡水库索风营水库,这与水体滞留时间长短规律一致,表明水体滞留时间影响着水化学的组成分布.同时水体离子浓度表现出明显的季节性差异,丰水期各水库变化率明显大于枯水期.上述结论表明喀斯特地区河流连续筑坝后水化学组成及分布特征发生了一定程度改变,影响流域化学风化速率的估算,且影响程度随水体滞留时间延长而增大,并受气温影响.因此,今后在估算流域风化速率及探究水化学空间变化时应对筑坝作用加以考虑,以便更加准确地评估喀斯特流域岩石风化在全球碳循环中的作用.     

三峡水库成库后水体中CODMn、BOD5空间变化

根据2004年2、5、8月,三峡水库成库后6个水平断面、4个垂直断面采样分析,对水体水质参数、DO以及CODMn和BOD5的水平分布和垂直分布进行了研究.研究结果表明,成库后BOD5达到国家地表水Ⅰ类标准,CODMn不同季节变化较大,水质范围在Ⅱ-Ⅳ类标准.BOD5、CODMn变化范围分别在0.1-1.3 mg/L,1.8-6.3 mg/L,受三峡水库成库的影响,水平分布上,DO、CODMn、BODs在成库区域低于上游区;CODMn含量丰水期＞平水期＞枯水期;BODs浓度降低主要与污染物停留时间变长有关,CODMn主要是与泥沙沉积有关.垂直分布上,污染物3个层次变化不显著,未出现分层现象.枯水期、平水期、丰水期颗粒态含量占总CODMn范围分别为5.5%-27.3%,9.1%-28.8%,48.6%-78.3%.三峡水库对CODMn、BOD5有净化作用,枯水期成库区域通量CODMn、BODs比上游区降低44%、76%,平水期降低13.5%,32%,丰水期降低31.8%、19.1%.各采样站点有机物通量和流量有显著的相关性.大宁河库湾受浮游藻类生长的影响,DO饱和率高于干流库区.     

太湖流域上游西苕溪支流的营养状态特征及成因分析

为了解太湖流域上游支流水体的营养状态特征及流域附近土地利用对水质的影响,选取了入湖水系西苕溪的10条主要支流进行了野外采样和实验室研究.研究结果表明,支流总磷(TP)、颗粒磷(PP)、总溶解性磷(TDP)、总氮(TN)、铵态氮(NH+4-N)、硝态氮(NO-3-N)含量季节间差异较大,TP含量范围为0.033~0.205 mg/L,PP含量范围为0.007~0.104 mg/L,TN含量范围为2.014~5.921 mg/L,NH+4-N含量范围0.021~1.659 mg/L,NO-3-N含量范围1.082~3.415mg/L,COD范围为6.5~15.5 mg/L.总体上呈现为枯水期平水期丰水期.部分支流受到不同程度的氮污染.利用水质参数进行聚类分析,可以将10条支流分成4类,其水体营养特征与周围环境相联系.支流营养盐、COD的通量明显受流量控制,表现为丰水期平水期枯水期.土地利用类型的差异是导致其水质变化的主要原因,耕地和居民地主要起源的作用,林地和草地主要起汇的作用.在丰水期和枯水期,对各指标影响最大的土地利用类型为耕地和林地;在平水期,对TP影响最大的是居民地,而对TN影响最大的是林地.     

近200年来黑河下游天鹅湖湖泊沉积记录的环境变迁

根据2002-2004年洞庭湖水质监测数据,参照GB3838-2002中Ⅲ类水质标准,选用内梅罗水污染指数法和黄浦江污染指数对洞庭湖水质现状进行评价,结果表明:(1)洞庭湖水体的主要污染指标是总磷,总氮和粪大肠菌群;(2)黄浦江污染指数平均值为0．27,所以洞庭湖12个断面水质无黑臭现象发生;(3)枯水期西洞庭湖和南洞庭湖水质污染最严重,平水期西洞庭湖水质污染最严重,洞庭湖丰水期的污染程度小于平水期;(4)洞庭湖的大部分水体的水质主要处于轻度污染的状态,局部水体的水质在枯水期达到重污染的状态．     

生态补水对白洋淀流域地表水和地下水水化学特征的影响

生态补水是维持和改善白洋淀生态环境的重要途径.为研究生态补水对白洋淀水环境的影响,分别在补水前与补水后采集淀水、河水及地下水样品,分析区域地表水和地下水水化学特征.结果表明：（1）白洋淀补水前、后地表水与地下水的水化学组成中Na⁺为主要阳离子,补水后阴离子以HCO₃^-为主,淀区南部地表水电导率高;补水后地表水与地下水Ca²⁺、Mg²⁺和HCO₃^-浓度显著增加,水体电导率降低.（2）补水前地下水为Na-HCO₃型水,地表水主要为Na-Cl·SO₄及Na-Cl·HCO₃类型;补水后地表水与浅层地下水向Ca·Mg-HCO₃型演化,深层地下水水化学类型基本保持不变.（3）生态补水使白洋淀水位升高,淀区水面积增大,缓解了水资源短缺的问题;同时也使浅层地下水水化学组成发生改变,而深层地下水暂未受到影响.生态补水后,受稀释和混合作用的影响,水体Na⁺、Cl^-和SO₄^2-浓度显著下降,Ca²⁺、Mg²⁺及HCO₃^-浓度增加.在白洋淀生态补水中应"先治污,后补水",以减少补水过程中污染物向淀区的运移,还应注意区域地下水位上升过程中的阳离子交换及水岩相互作用,为合理调配生态补水及改善白洋淀生态环境提供科学依据.     

淮南采煤沉陷区积水水文地球化学及氢氧稳定同位素特征

以安徽淮南采煤沉陷积水为研究对象,通过样品采集与测试,研究不同沉陷年限及类型积水水文地球化学和氢氧稳定同位素组成特征及影响因素.结果表明：（1）研究区水化学类型主要为Cl-Na、HCO₃·Cl-Na型,沉陷积水中常量离子主要来源于蒸发岩溶解和硅酸盐风化,受蒸发作用和人为活动的影响明显,水化学组成随沉陷时间和类型变化不大.（2）淮南大气降水线方程为：δD=8.85δ¹⁸O+18.73,沉陷区积水氢氧稳定同位素值在淮南大气降水线右下方依次分布并接近降水线,表明沉陷积水主要来源于大气降水.（3）在降水稀释、水体蒸发及地下水补给的作用下,随着沉陷年限的增加,积水中重同位素越来越贫化,同一年限不同类型的积水同位素值变化较小.     

巴丹吉林沙漠湖泊水离子空间复杂性分析

为探讨巴丹吉林沙漠湖泊水离子的空间复杂性,本文采用滑动样本熵方法,将沙漠东南部115个湖泊的313组采样点分为两组(2009年9月和2010年9月为一组,2011年4月、2012年4月、2013年4月和2016年4月为一组),并计算采样点水化学离子的样本熵,分析其空间变化规律.结果表明,4月各个离子和TDS的空间复杂度大于9月;4月和9月TDS熵值和Na~+、Cl~-、K~+熵值相关系数较高,TDS和Na~+、Cl~-、K~+在空间上的复杂度变化趋势较为一致,且Na~+、Cl~-、K~+、CO_3~(2-)、HCO_3~-都是在西北部和东南角空间复杂度高,其他区域复杂度相对较低;Mg~(2+)比同期其他离子空间复杂度低,其在采样Ⅰ区中间部分的复杂度较高;Mg~(2+)和Ca~(2+)在9月和4月空间复杂度相差较大,9月Ca~(2+)在采样Ⅰ区西北部有一个复杂度较高的突变区域;除9月东南角出现较高熵值之外,SO_4~(2-)空间复杂度分布趋势在4月和9月基本相同;对于离子熵值的季节性变化,气候条件是主导因素;在同月气候条件相似的情况下,影响可溶性离子熵值空间变化的主要因素是水源补给;4月和9月的可溶性离子熵值在研究区中间部分较低,说明该区水源补给量较大.     

Hydrogeochemical Evolution of Interaction Between Surface Water and Groundwater Affected by Exploitation

Hydrogeochemical evolution of interactions between surface water and groundwater is crucial for guaranteeing water supply quality in a riverside water source area. This study focuses on the seasonal and spatial characteristics of hydrogeochemical evolution affected by groundwater exploitation in the Hulan water source area using hydrochemical analyses and stable isotope tracers. Results show that the concentrations of major ions and total dissolved solids (TDS) increase considerably during the dry season. A bicarbonate water type is primarily produced by the dissolution of calcite, dolomite and gypsum, as well as the cation exchange and human activities. Along the typical infiltration path, the proportions of surface water increase with proximity to the river from 8%-63% during the wet season to 11%-84% during the dry season, which are attributed to an increased hydraulic gradient by exploitation. The typical path is classified into two zones. The first is the intensive mixing zone (within 1 km) with increasing concentrations of major ions and TDS due to mixing effect. The second is the exploitation influence zone (1-3.3 km) with increased concentrations of Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, SO₄²⁻, and HCO₃⁻ during the dry season due to two reasons of seasonal variations in evaporation, stronger water-rock interactions and mixing effects with increased surface water by exploitation.     

Hydrogeochemical characteristics of surface water and groundwater in the karst basin,southwest China

Groundwater is a very significant water source used for irrigation and drinking purposes in the karst region, and therefore understanding the hydrogeochemistry of karst water is extremely important. Surface water and groundwater were collected, and major chemical compositions and environmental isotopes in the water were measured in order to reveal the geochemical processes affecting water quality in the Gaoping karst basin, southwest China. Dominated by Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, HCO₃^? and SO₄^2?, the groundwater is typically characterized by Ca? Mg? HCO₃ type in a shallow aquifer, and Ca? Mg? SO₄ type in a deeper aquifer. Dissolution of dolomite aquifer with gypsiferous rocks and dedolomitization in karst aquifers are important processes for chemical compositions of water in the study basin, and produce water with increased Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺ and SO₄^2? concentrations, and also increased TDS in surface water and groundwater. Mg²⁺/Ca²⁺ molar ratios in groundwater decrease slightly due to dedolomitization, while the mixing of discharge of groundwater with high Mg²⁺/Ca²⁺ ratios may be responsible for Mg²⁺/Ca²⁺ ratios obviously increasing in surface water, and Mg²⁺/Ca²⁺ ratios in both surface water and groundwater finally tending to a constant. In combination with environmental isotopic analyses, the major mechanism responsible for the water chemistry and its geochemical evolution in the study basin can be revealed as being mainly from the water–rock interaction in karst aquifers, the agricultural irrigation and its infiltration, the mixing of surface water and groundwater and the water movement along faults and joints in the karst basin. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Patterns of groundwater hydrochemistry in Apan-Tochac sub-basin,Mexico

Abstract

On the basis of the degree of mineralization, the groundwater of Apan-Tochac sub-basin may be considered as fresh (TDS < 500 ppm). However, chlorination is necessary to make it fit for human consumption. Major ion analyses of over 235 water samples reveal a striking relationship between hydrochemical evolution and the groundwater flow system. A high content of total dissolved solids, and low values of the Ca:Mg ratio are present in wells located on the plain (discharge zone), whereas opposite conditions are associated with wells located in higher regions (recharge zone). Statistical data analysis using the method of principal components allowed to differentiation of two hydrochemical families: (a) low mineralization corresponding to the recharge zone, and (b) high mineralization corresponding to the discharge zone. Waters of the Ca + Mg + HCO₃, and Na + Mg + HCO₃ hydrochemical fades are present and the former is dominant. The water is slightly alkaline, having slight problems of salinity during the year owing mainly to Ca²⁺HCO₃ ^? and Na⁺Cl^? salts. The hydrochemistry of the groundwater reflects the pattern of local groundwater flow for this sub-basin.     

Water Quality Assessment and Resource Potentials: the Case of Aba–Urban and its Environs,Niger Delta Basin

The quest for improved water supply to cater for the ever increasing population has given rise to the assessment of water quality and resource potentials in Aba-Urban and its environments. The area, which lies within the Niger Delta Basin is underlain by the Benin Formation that is highly aquiferous. Samples of sands and water were subjected to sedimentological and hydrochemical analysis, respectively. Result reveals that the aquifer is thick (over 100 m) and unconfined. The computed aquifer parameters indicate high yielding clean-sands with hydraulic conductivity values ranging from 1.13 × 10^–4 to 5.70 × 10^–3 m/s. The specific discharge is about 14.2 m/year while the average linear groundwater velocity is calculated to be 53.46 m/year. Hydrochemical investigations carried out on water samples from Aba River and the groundwater system revealed low dissolved geochemical constituents. Although, there is a slight increase from the north to the southern part along the flow path. In general, the groundwater is relatively enriched in Ca, Mg?HCO^-₃ions and is predominantly of bicarbonate constituents. However, in some places Cl^? ions dominate over HCO^-₃ions. This is common where the water has come in contact with domestic sewage. This kind of contamination is also accompanied by elevated concentration of NO^-₃ions. Generally, the groundwater in most cases meets the standard for human consumption and is a better alternative to surface water. Consequently an increase exploitation of the prolific Benin aquifer through more hygienic and safe methods will surely be the best way of improving the domestic water supply situation in Aba City.     

Hydrogeological and hydrogeochemical control of groundwater salinity in an arid inland basin: Dunhuang Basin,northwestern China

High groundwater salinity has become a major concern in the arid alluvial plain of the Dunhuang Basin in northwestern China because it poses a significant challenge to water resource management. Isotopic and geochemical analyses were conducted on 55 water samples from springs, boreholes and surface water to identify potential sources of groundwater salinity and analyse the processes that control increasing salinity. The total dissolved solid (TDS) content in the groundwater ranged from 400 to 41 000 mg/l, and high TDS values were commonly associated with shallow water tables and flow‐through and discharge zones in unconfined aquifers. Various groundwater contributions from rainwater, agricultural irrigation, river water infiltration and lateral inflows from mountains were identified by major ions and δD and δ¹⁸O. In general, HCO₃^? and SO₄^2? were the dominant anions in groundwater with a salinity of <2500 mg/l, whereas Cl^? and SO₄^2? were the dominant anions in groundwater with a salinity of >2500 mg/l. The major ion concentrations indicated that mineral weathering, including carbonate and evaporite dissolution, primarily affected groundwater salinity in recharge areas. Evapotranspiration controlled the major ion concentration evolution and salinity distribution in the unconfined groundwaters in the flow‐through and discharge areas, although it had a limited effect on groundwater in the recharge areas and confined aquifers. Agricultural irrigation increased the water table and enhanced evapotranspiration in the oasis areas of the basin. TDS and Cl became more concentrated, but H and O isotopes were not enriched in the irrigation district, indicating that transpiration dominated the increasing salinity. For other places in the basin, as indicated by TDS, Cl, δD and δ¹⁸O characteristics, evaporation, transpiration and water–rock interactions dominated at different hydrogeological zones, depending on the plant coverage and hydrogeological conditions. Groundwater ages of ³H, and δD and δ¹⁸O compositions and distributions suggest that most of the groundwaters in Dunhuang Basin have a paleometeoric origin and experienced a long residence time. These results can contribute to groundwater management and future water allocation programmes in the Dunhuang Basin. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Stable isotopic and geochemical identification of groundwater evolution and recharge sources in the arid Shule River Basin of Northwestern China

Stable isotopic (δD_VSMOW and δ¹⁸O_VSMOW) and geochemical signatures were employed to constrain the geochemical evolution and sources of groundwater recharge in the arid Shule River Basin, Northwestern China, where extensive groundwater extraction occurs for agricultural and domestic supply. Springs in the mountain front of the Qilian Mountains, the Yumen‐Tashi groundwater (YTG), and the Guazhou groundwater (GZG) were Ca‐HCO₃, Ca‐Mg‐HCO₃‐SO₄ and Na‐Mg‐SO₄‐Cl type waters, respectively. Total dissolved solids (TDS) and major ion (Mg²⁺, Na⁺, Ca²⁺, K⁺, SO₄^2?, Cl^? and NO₃^?) concentrations of groundwater gradually increase from the mountain front to the lower reaches of the Guazhou Basin. Geochemical evolution in groundwater was possibly due to a combination of mineral dissolution, mixing processes and evapotranspiration along groundwater flow paths. The isotopic and geochemical variations in melt water, springs, river water, YTG and GZG, together with the end‐member mixing analysis (EMMA) indicate that the springs in the mountain front mainly originate from precipitation, the infiltration of melt water and river in the upper reaches; the lateral groundwater from the mountain front and river water in the middle reaches are probably effective recharge sources for the YTG, while contribution of precipitation to YTG is extremely limited; the GZG is mainly recharged by lateral groundwater flow from the Yumen‐Tashi Basin and irrigation return flow. The general characteristics of groundwater in the Shule River Basin have been initially identified, and the results should facilitate integrated management of groundwater and surface water resources in the study area. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Hydrogeochemistry and quality of groundwater in a part of Damodar Valley,Eastern India: an integrated geochemical and statistical approach

The influence of geochemical processes and quality of groundwater in a rural tract of Damodar Valley region were investigated. The study has distinguished the groundwater as fresh, soft to moderately hard and mainly CaHCO₃ type. The paired samples student’s t test shows the significant seasonal variations of pH, HCO₃^?, and Fe. Amphoteric exchange has lessened HCO₃^? concentration in post-monsoon which subsequently has caused to drop pH. Quite the reverse, the monsoon precipitation has triggered the additional release of Fe from iron-bearing sediments. The contaminant Cl^? is from the domestic wastewater as is evidenced by field observations. The inter-variable relations, cation and anion mechanisms, and mineral saturation indices reveal that the dissolutions of silicate and carbonate minerals are the primary sources of major ions in groundwater. The chloro-alkaline indices showed the role of ion exchange too in water chemistry. The R-mode factor analysis also successfully identified two dominant processes regulating water chemistry—geogenic sources (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Na⁺, and HCO₃^?) and anthropogenic inputs (mainly Cl^?). The groundwater is found unsuitable for drinking at 82 and 93% of wells in pre- and post-monsoon seasons, respectively mainly due to elevated Fe content. The water from more than 90% of wells is appropriate for irrigation uses. The study recommends the proper treatment of contaminated water for consumption and measures to protect the groundwater from the waste water infiltration.     

Hydrochemical characteristics and salinization processes of groundwater in the shallow aquifer of Eastern Laizhou Bay,China

Groundwater salinization has become a crucial environmental problem worldwide and is considered the most widespread form of groundwater contamination in the coastal zone. In this study, a hydrochemical investigation was conducted in the eastern coastal shallow aquifer of Laizhou Bay to identify the hydrochemical characteristics and the salinity of groundwater using ionic ratios, deficit or excess of each ions, saturation indices and factor analysis. The results indicate that groundwater in the study area showed wide ranges and high standard deviations for most of hydrochemical parameters and can be classified into two hydrochemical facies, Ca²⁺‐Mg²⁺‐Cl^‐ facies and Na⁺‐Cl^‐ facies. The ionic ratio, deficit or excess of each ions and SI were applied to evaluate hydrochemical processes. The results obtained indicate that the salinization processes in the coastal zones were inverse cation exchange, dissolution of calcite and dolomite, and intensive agricultural practices. Factor analysis shows that three factors were determined (Factor 1: TDS, EC, Cl^‐, Mg²⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺ and SO₄^2‐; Factor 2: HCO₃^‐ and pH; Factor 3: NO₃^‐ and pH), representing the signature of seawater intrusion in the coastal zone, weathering of water–soil/rock interaction, and nitrate contamination, respectively. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Snow and stream-water chemistry of the Ganga headwater basin,Garhwal Himalaya,India

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Studies of the chemical composition of snowpack and stream water were carried out in a catchment having an area of 53km² (31°03′-30°55′N and 78°40′-78°51′E) in the Garhwal Himalaya, India. The dominant ions in the snowpack and stream water were Ca²⁺, Na⁺, NO^? ₃, SO^2- ₄ and HCO^? ₃. Solute patterns in the snowpack show preferential elution. Investigation of the chemical composition of stream water shows that meltwater changes its composition substantially as it passes through soil pathways to the stream. The groundwater flushing perhaps controls the chemical composition of meltwater in the early spring. However, in the period from July to September, the stream water carries the chemical signature of monsoonal precipitation.