Hydrochemistry of reservoirs of Damodar River basin, India: weathering processes and water quality assessment

Water samples collected from the six reservoirs of Damodar River basin in pre- and post-monsoon, have been analysed, to study the major ion chemistry and the weathering and geochemical processes controlling the water composition. Ca, Na and HCO₃ dominate the chemical composition of the reservoir water. The seasonal data shows a minimum concentration of most of the ions in post-monsoon and a maximum concentration in pre-monsoon seasons, reflecting the concentrating effects due to elevated temperature and increased evaporation during the low water level period of the pre-monsoon season. Water chemistry of the reservoirs strongly reflects the dominance of continental weathering aided by atmospheric and anthropogenic activities in the catchment area. Higher concentration of SO₄ and TDS in Panchet, Durgapur and Tenughat reservoirs indicate mining and anthropogenic impact on water quality. The high contribution of (Ca+Mg) to the total cations, high concentration of dissolved silica, relatively high (Na+K)/TZ⁺ ratio (0.3) and low equivalent ratio of (Ca+Mg)/(Na+K) suggests combined influence of carbonate and silicate weathering. Kaolinite is the possible mineral that is in equilibrium with the water, implying that the chemistry of reservoir water favours kaolinite formation. The calculated values of SAR, RSC and sodium percentage indicate the ‘excellent to good quality’ of water for irrigation uses.     

Hydrochemistry and solution rates in gypsum karst: case study from the Western Ukraine

The gypsum karst in the Western Ukraine spreads through a large territory covering more than 20,000 km² and is represented by a range of stages (evolutionary types), from deep-seated through subjacent to entrenched. Correspondingly, hydrogeological settings of karst development, circulation patterns and chemical characteristics of groundwaters differ substantially between the respective areas. Based on 1,800 analyses, this paper summarises hydrochemistry of the gypsum-hosting Miocene aquifer. The majority of sampling has been performed in conjunction with a study regime of gypsum solution rates by means of standard tablets. In this study, which included 53 tablet stations representing varying conditions of water-rock interaction, 644 weight-loss measurements were made over the period 1984–1992. The highest rates are characteristic of entrenched karst although active dissolution is localised along well-defined sinking streams with short underground courses, rare vertical percolation paths and the water table. Lower but still quite substantial rates are characteristic of subjacent and deep-seated (confined) karst. However, the overall dissolution removal is greater due to higher flow through the gypsum and the larger area of rock-solvent contact. The results are generalised in order to derive the approximate solution rates characterising major situations and to be suitable for modeling purposes.     

Major ion chemistry of groundwaters in the Bahar area, Hamadan, western Iran

Hydrochemical investigations were carried out in Bahar area, Hamadan, western Iran, to assess the chemical composition of groundwater. The area falls in a semi-arid type of climate. In this area, groundwater has been exploited over the past century mainly for irrigation and water supply. A total of 135 representative groundwater samples were collected from different wells to monitor the water chemistry of various ions. Chemical analysis of the groundwater shows that the mean concentration of the cations is of the order Ca²⁺>Mg ²⁺>Na⁺>K⁺, while that for anions is SO₄^2–>HCO₃^–>Cl^–>NO₃^–. Statistical analyses indicate positive correlation between the following pairs of parameters Cl^– and Mg ²⁺ (r=0.71), Cl^– and Na⁺ (r=0.76), HCO₃^– and Na⁺ (r=0.56), SO₄^2– and Mg²⁺ (r=0.76), SO₄^2– and Na⁺ (r=0.69). Water presents a large spatial variability of the chemical facies (Ca-HCO₃, Ca-SO₄, Mg-HCO₃, Mg-SO₄, Na-HCO₃) which is in relation to their interaction with the geological formations of the basin (carbonates, dolomite and various silicates) and evaporation. The hydrochemical types Ca-HCO₃ and Ca-SO₄ dominate the largest part of the studied area. The dissolution of halite, calcite, dolomite, and gypsum explains part of the contained Na ⁺, Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Cl^–, SO₄^2– and HCO₃^–, but other processes, such as cation exchange and weathering of aluminosilicates also contribute to the water composition.     

Integrated use of hydrochemistry and resistivity methods in groundwater contamination caused by a recently closed solid waste site

 In order to investigate the groundwater contamination by solid waste disposal using both hydrochemical and geophysical methods, the Halkalı (I˙stanbul) solid waste disposal site which was closed in 1994 was investigated. The disposal site lies on a ridge between two valleys filled with alluvium. A total of six boreholes were drilled on two lines across the Menekşe valley adjacent to the Halkalı site. Groundwater samples collected from these boreholes were analyzed for various contaminant parameters. The results indicate that TDS and chloride concentrations decrease horizontally away from the waste site whereas they increase with depth. Electrical soundings carried out at 12 locations yielded high resistivity values at the upstream part of Menekşe valley while lower values were obtained from the locations near the leachate seepage points. Received: 11 November 1997 · Accepted: 23 February 1998     

甘肃武山地区地下流体化学与构造应力关系初探

结合水氧、应力观测资料对甘肃武山地区地下流体化学特征（水化学、气体化学）与构造应力关系进行了定量计算并给出了二者之间的数学关系。     

广西新寨矿泉水出露特征及形成机理

新寨矿泉水属重碳酸钙钠型低钠、低矿化度的含氯硅酸矿泉水，是来自花岗岩体中较深层的构造裂隙水、其水质、水量、水温十分稳定，为花岗岩体中较深层的构造裂隙水。矿泉水中有益元素的物质组份来源于花岗岩体，偏硅酸和氡含量达到国家标准，具有经济价值。     

Recharge areas and hydrochemistry of carbonate springs issuing from Semmering Massif, Austria, based on long-term oxygen-18 and hydrochemical data evidence

Oxygen-18 content and hydrochemistry of the springs issuing from Semmering Massif was intensively monitored with the aim of characterizing the recharge areas and hydrochemical evolution. The δ¹⁸O-altitude effect was determined using isotopic and hydrogeological data for small, mainly crystalline reference springs; it was approximated at –0.27 and –0.21‰/100 m respectively for the northern and southern side of the massif. Applying these values the mean recharge altitude of the springs was calculated. For the large-capacity carbonate springs it ranges between 1,100–1,410 m, compatible with the topographic and hydrogeologic frame work of the Mesozoic limestones and dolomites comprised in the Lower Austroalpine feeding the springs. Hydrochemical composition of the carbonate springs is dominated by Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, HCO₃ ^– and SO₄ ^2– ions. With respect to calcite, the springs are nearly saturated, but undersaturated with dolomite (except for some springs that seemed close to saturation). As is typical for carbon dioxide influx from soils in a mountainous region, the mean equilibrium P_CO2 is low, within 10^–3.0 and 10^–2.5 atm (0.1–0.3 vol%). On a long-term scale, the pH and the calculated SI_c, SI_d and equilibrium P_CO2 show a strong seasonality, whereas Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺ and HCO₃ ^– concentration is almost time invariant. By integrating the results of δ¹⁸O and chemical data, altitudinal variability of the chemistry of carbonate groundwater is demonstrated. Reflecting the systematic change of biotic activity and recharge conditions in the catchment areas, a negative co-variation results between the recharge altitude and P_CO2 and HCO₃ ^– concentration (HCO₃ ^– is not modified by any source/sink terms, thus rendering the change on the carbonate chemistry). P_CO2 and HCO₃ ^– drop by approx. 0.22 log units (atm) and 38.6 mg/l, respectively, for every 100-m gain in recharge altitude. Electronic Publication     

The chemical composition of the surface system of Peneos river, Thessaly/Central Greece

 Peneos is the mainstream for the drainage of Thessaly's basin. It contributes significantly in recharging the aquifers, as well as to the direct irrigation water, since there is intense agricultural activity in the basin of Thessaly. The investigation of the hydrochemical conditions of the surface water system of Peneos showed that the chemical composition is related to the lithology of the aquifers of the basin, the anthropogenic influence and the biological activity. The chemical composition of this system changes in time and space. The salinity decreases during the winter period, in contrast to the summer period when it increases drastically. The lower values of TDS appear in the upstream part of the river (95–124 mg/l) whereas downstream, the values of TDS increase significantly (400–632 mg/l). The hydrochemical type Ca-Mg-HCO₃ dominates the largest part of the river while it changes to NA-Cl in the estuary. The concentrations of the dissolved species in the main Peneos river are higher than in the spring waters. Peneos is the most polluted river in Greece. The concentration of the pollutants is higher at the downstream part of the river, but is lower than the accepted upper limits. The use of the surface water of the system of Peneos river for irrigation purposes based on the SAR factor is acceptable because the absorption ratio for Na and salinity are low and medium respectively. Received: 27 October 1997 · Accepted: 21 September 1998     

喀斯特水库水化学特征及对无机碳沉积通量的指示

为探究筑坝后不同水库物理、化学、生物过程对水化学和碳循环的影响,本研究对贵州三岔河流域的平寨水库、普定水库以及猫跳河流域的红枫湖水库进行研究,于2018年3月2019年1月分别在入库河流和库区采集了分层水样和沉降颗粒物,并探究水中主要离子及颗粒物通量的时空变化特征及其控制因素.结果表明,水体主要离子的主要来源受碳酸盐溶解影响,并且离子浓度受光合作用控制.红枫湖水库水体水化学类型为Ca-Mg-HCO₃-SO₄型,普定水库、平寨水库水化学类型均为Ca-HCO₃-SO₄.夏季藻类光合作用诱导碳酸盐沉淀导致水体表层Ca²⁺、HCO₃^-及溶解态Si浓度降低,其降低幅度分别为20.87%~44.25%、33.12%~51.18%、48.55%~96.34%.此外,藻类光合作用也影响C、N、Si等生源要素间的化学计量关系.Mg²⁺/Ca²⁺比值在水体垂向剖面上主要受碳酸钙沉淀的控制,而在不同水库之间则主要受流域岩性的控制.根据沉积物捕获器通量计算的平寨水库、普定水库、红枫湖水库夏季颗粒无机碳沉积通量分别为0.74、1.36、0.27 t/（km²·d）,而根据水体Ca²⁺浓度降低计算的通量分别为0.31~0.64、0.35~0.99、0.09~0.29 t/（km²·d）,根据水体HCO₃^-浓度降低计算的通量分别为0.30~0.65、0.29~1.26、0.12~0.33 t/（km²·d）.其红枫湖水库无机碳沉降通量的实测值与计算值接近,而平寨、普定水库实际沉降通量高于计算值,这可能是有外源输入导致.因此,利用水化学分层数据能对喀斯特水库中的无机碳沉降通量进行合理估算,并且能够得到较好的估算结果,从而指示碳循环的过程.     

Sources of dissolved solids and water in Wadi Al Bih aquifer,Ras Al Khaimah Emirate,United Arab Emirates

Regional brines that underlie the potable groundwater appear to be responsible for the increase in dissolved solids in the Wadi Al Bih aquifer in the Ras Al Khaimah Emirate, United Arab Emirates. In this karstic carbonate aquifer, groundwater extraction exceeds recharge and the reduced heads can induce transport of underlying brines into the potable water aquifer. Increasing dissolved solids with time threatens the continued use of groundwater for agricultural and domestic uses. The potential of intrusion of seawater, dissolution of minerals, or intrusion of regional brines as a source of these solutes were evaluated based on groundwater samples collected in April and September 1996 from the Wadi Al Bih well field and isotope data from previously collected samples. Hydrogeologic conditions and solute modeling suggest the dominant source of solutes in the Wadi Al Bih aquifer is most likely an underlying regional brine. The pervasive presence of tritium is consistent with recent (since 1960s) recharge in the drainage basin, thus, the solutes and water appear to be from different sources. The chemical and isotopic data are also consistent with enhanced groundwater recharge associated with dams constructed to reduce flooding.

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Résumé Dans l’aquifère de Wadi Al Bih, dans l’Emirat de Ras Al Khaimah (Emirats Arabes Unis), les eaux sursalées présentes sous les eaux souterraines potables paraissent responsables de l’augmentation en solides dissous. Dans cet aquifère carbonaté karstique, l’exploitation des eaux souterraines est supérieure à la recharge, et la baisse des niveaux piézométriques peut engendrer une remontée des eau sursalées vers la ressource en eau potable. L’augmentation des solides dissous dans le temps met en danger la pérennité de l’utilisation des eaux souterraines pour l’agriculture et les besoins domestiques. Les potentiels de l’intrusion d’eau de mer, de la dissolution des minéraux et de l’intrusion d’eaux sursalées régionales en tant que sources de ces solutés ont été évalués sur la base d’échantillons prélevés en avril 1996 sur le champ captant de Wadi Al Bih, et de données isotopiques acquises antérieurement. Les conditions hydrogéologiques et les modélisations de solutés suggèrent que la source majeure des solutés la plus vraisemblable est une eau sursalée sous-jacente à l’échelle régionale, dans le cas de l’aquifère de Wadi Al Bih. L’omniprésence du tritium concorde avec une réalimentation récente (depuis les années 1960) sur le bassin versant, c’est pourquoi l’eau et les solutés paraissent provenir de sources différentes. Les données chimiques et isotopiques concordent également avec une réalimentation accrue des eaux souterraines, liée à la construction récente de digues pour réduire les inondations.

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Resumen El incremento de sólidos disueltos en el acuífero Wadi Al Bih, en el Emirato Ras Al Khaimah, Emiratos árabes Unidos, parece deberse a la existencia de salmueras regionales, subyacentes a las aguas subterráneas potables. En este acuífero carbonatado kárstico, la extracción de agua subterránea supera la recarga y el descenso de niveles puede provocar el transporte de las salmueras hacia las aguas potables del acuífero. El incremento temporal en sólidos disueltos amenaza el uso continuo de agua subterránea para usos agrícolas y domésticos. Se ha evaluado el potencial de intrusión marina, disolución de minerales o intrusión de salmueras regionales como una fuente de estos solutos, a partir de muestras de agua subterránea recogidas en abril y septiembre de 1996 en el campo de pozos de Wadi Al Bih y de datos isotópicos de muestreos anteriores. Las condiciones hidrogeológicas y el modelo de solutos sugiere que la fuente dominante de solutos en el acuífero Wadi Al Bih son probablemente las salmueras subyacentes. Los datos químicos e isotópicos son también consistentes con un aumento de la recarga de agua subterránea asociado con la construcción de presas para reducir inundaciones.