Application of Geophysical and Hydrogeochemical Methods to the Protection of Drinking Groundwater in Karst Regions

Song, Kai; Yang, Guangxu; Wang, Fei; Liu, Jian; Liú, Dan

doi:10.3390/ijerph17103627

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“…Additionally, source–process–end control measures should be implemented to ensure the future safety of groundwater drinking sources distributed further downstream of the landfill. In view of the limited migration distance of pollutants in the red-bed area, the landfill can be closed in situ by using a coverage system to minimize the generation and infiltration of leachate [ 61 , 62 ]. The aquifer will act as a natural treatment plant to naturally attenuate pollutants.…”

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Identification of Groundwater Pollution Characteristics and Health Risk Assessment of a Landfill in a Low Permeability Area

Wang

Song

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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The shallow weathering fissure groundwater in the red-bed area of Southwest China is usually the only drinking water source for most rural residents. In this study, a typical landfill with surrounding residents drinking unpurified groundwater in red-bed area was selected and water quality detection, groundwater numerical simulation and human health risk assessment were used to identify and assess groundwater pollution in the region. The chemical type evolved from HCO3-SO4-Ca-Mg and HCO3-SO4-Ca to Na-Ca-Cl-HCO3 contaminated by the landfill. Na+ and Cl− were selected as factors for rapid identification of groundwater pollution. Subsequent analyses using these factors showed that the leachate pollution plume boundary was 190 m downstream of the landfill. Analysis of the redox conditions revealed that the area from the landfill to 5 m downstream was the reduction zone, while the area beyond 5 m was the oxidation zone. The migration and attenuation patterns of inorganic salts (such as SO42−) and heavy metals (such as Fe and Mn) in the oxidation and reduction zones differed obviously. Meanwhile, the organic pollutants in the leachate were reduced and decomposed into organic acids, which caused the groundwater 80 m downstream of the landfill to become weakly acidic (pH ranged from 6.51 to 6.83), and promoted re-entry of adsorbed heavy metals (such as Pb) into the groundwater. The groundwater risk assessment based on human health revealed that lead, manganese, chlorobenzene, dichloroethane and chloroform constituted a major health threat to the residents. The rank of non-carcinogenic risk was lead >manganese, and the maximum area of non-carcinogenic risk was 15,485 m2. The total carcinogenic risk caused by organic pollutants was 7.9 × 10−6, and the area of the carcinogenic risk zone was 11,414 m2. Overall, the results of this study provide a scientific basis for management of drinking water and groundwater remediation in the red-bed area with low permeability.

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Identification of Groundwater Pollution Characteristics and Health Risk Assessment of a Landfill in a Low Permeability Area

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Song

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“…From Table 6 6 revealed that sample locations GT-1 and 21 is classified to be of deep meteoric water percolation type that implies that the groundwater is influenced by precipitation [47] . While sample locations GT-2, 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33 and 34 fell within shallow meteoric water.…”

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“…Preliminary information and criteria for decision-making in such areas as designation of land use controls, delineation of monitoring networks and management of water resources in the context of regional planning are related to protection of groundwater quality [5] . Several reports by various scholars have proven that the combination of VES and hydrogeochemical studies is to considered successful in assessment of groundwater vulnerable to surface contamination in sedimentary and hard rock terrain [6][7][8][9] . [10,11] were of the opinion, that the VES is one of the geoelectrical method mostly used in measuring the vertical alterations of electrical resistivity of rock unit.…”

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Integrated Geophysical and Hydrogeochemical Characterization and Assessment of Groundwater Studies in Adum West Area of Benue State,Nigeria

2021

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Integration of geophysical and hydrogeochemical methods has been scientifically proven to be useful in vulnerability study and groundwater characterization. Subsurface geoelectric parameters such as resistivity and thickness obtained from geophysical method (Vertical Electrical Sounding VES) was used to determine aquifers vulnerability, longitudinal resistance (ρL) and transverse unit resistance (Rt). Thirty four water samples were collected from groundwater sources for physicochemical analysis.Estimated results from longitudinal conductance (S), (Rt) and (ρL) showed that the values ranges from 0.03 to 2.5mhos, 103.64 to 1964417.8 Ω/m2 and 215.41 to 65731.68 Ω-m respectively. Result from S suggested that 50 % of groundwater is considered to be vulnerable to contamination from the earth surface, while the remaining 50 % is considered to be slightly vulnerable to surface contamination. Further findings obtained from hydrogeochemical analysis such as Gibb’s and Chadba plots revealed that groundwater is highly influenced by rock water interaction,groundwater is classified to be Na+ + HCO3¯, Ca2+ + Mg2++ HCO3¯ , Na+ + Cl¯ and Ca2+ + Mg2+ + Cl¯ water type. Deduction from Soltan classification suggested that groundwater is classified to be of Na+ ˗ HCO3¯ and Na+ ˗ SO4 2¯ water type. Results obtained from Ec and pH suggested that the values were below WHO permissible limit, while result obtained from TDS showed that at some sampling points TDS values were above WHO limit. Based on pH value obtained groundwater within the study area fell within slightly basic to acidic.

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“…Furthermore, a high resistivity anomaly is seen at a depth of 300 m to 350, interpreted as massive limestone. According to the study [22], the karst limestone has been deformed due to karstification.…”

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Investigating Land Use and Karst Disaster Mitigation through Geoelectric and Magnetotelluric Methods: A Case Study in Sendang Biru, Malang, Indonesia

Wahid,

Susilo,

Sianturi

et al. 2023

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offers significant tourism and fisheries potential, supported by the nearby Sempu Island Nature Reserve and a Fish Auction Site (FAS). However, the coastal region is prone to karstification, which may be exacerbated by recent land use developments in the surrounding area. This study aims to analyze the rock layer structures and assess the vulnerability of karst land use to the ongoing karstification process. Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and Magnetotelluric (MT) methods were employed to investigate karst land within the study area. The findings revealed the presence of karst aquifers in Zone A, extending to a depth of 250 m, characterized by low resistivity values. In Zone B, karst limestone deformation was observed at several locations due to karstification, with moderate resistivity values detected at a depth of 300 m on the surface, indicating vulnerability to karst disasters. High resistivity values dominated areas with massive karst limestone, ranging from the surface to a depth of 400 m. Furthermore, it was found that a significant portion of karst land is utilized for settlements, plantations, and rice paddies, potentially disrupting the karst ecosystem due to household, plantation, and agricultural waste. This study highlights the importance of understanding the impact of land use on karst vulnerability and informs mitigation strategies for sustainable development in the Sendang Biru region.

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Application of Geophysical and Hydrogeochemical Methods to the Protection of Drinking Groundwater in Karst Regions

Cited by 16 publications

References 43 publications

Identification of Groundwater Pollution Characteristics and Health Risk Assessment of a Landfill in a Low Permeability Area

Identification of Groundwater Pollution Characteristics and Health Risk Assessment of a Landfill in a Low Permeability Area

Integrated Geophysical and Hydrogeochemical Characterization and Assessment of Groundwater Studies in Adum West Area of Benue State,Nigeria

Investigating Land Use and Karst Disaster Mitigation through Geoelectric and Magnetotelluric Methods: A Case Study in Sendang Biru, Malang, Indonesia

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