Assessment of the chemical components of Famenin groundwater, western Iran

Jalali, Mohsen

doi:10.1007/s10653-006-9080-y

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“…Thus, water-rock interactions control the hydrochemistry of the recharge waters (Guo and Wang 2005;Jalali 2007b) and thus the chemical composition of groundwaters in coastal plains. To verify this hypothesis the samples classified as group I or II were related to the geological formations bordering the plains (see Fig.…”

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Hydrogeochemical considerations about the origin of groundwater salinization in some coastal plains of Elba Island (Tuscany, Italy)

Giménez-Forcada

Bencini

Pranzini

2009

Environ Geochem Health

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Several coastal plains of the Elba Island (Marina di Campo, Portoferraio, Schiopparello, Mola, Porto Azzurro and Barbarossa plains) in Tuscany (Italy) were studied to determine the causes of decline in groundwater quality, using major ion chemistry to establish the causes of groundwater salinization. The study demonstrates that salinization of coastal plain alluvial aquifers is not simply linked to seawater intrusion but is also intimately related to inflows from adjacent aquifers. Ionic ratios, correlation graphs and distribution value maps were employed as the means to understand the hydrochemistry of the study areas. The Mg/Cl ratio in particular can be considered a good tracer to distinguish the main salinization processes that control groundwater chemistry. Seawater intrusion only partly determines the chemistry of some groundwaters, which generally belong to a chloride facies where the salinity is derived principally from freshwater-seawater mixing and the participation of cation exchange. Proceeding inland groundwater quality seems to be principally determined by the inflow of Mg, Ca-HCO(3) or Ca, Na-HCO(3) waters formed from the weathering of silicate minerals in adjoining aquifers. Hydrolysis of these minerals is of prime importance in controlling groundwater chemistry in adjacent alluvial plains. The lateral recharge flows introduce water with a different chemical composition and this variable of freshwater recharge changes the hydrochemistry as a result of mixing between two or more waters types. This situation is further complicated when seawater and base exchange reactions participate, due to seawater intrusion.

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Hydrogeochemical considerations about the origin of groundwater salinization in some coastal plains of Elba Island (Tuscany, Italy)

Giménez-Forcada

Bencini

Pranzini

2009

Environ Geochem Health

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“…There are three main mechanisms of inclusion of Cl − ions in water: atmospheric contribution through rain, rock weathering of silicate minerals and rocks, and anthropogenic pollution (SINGH et al, 2004;JALALI, 2007;AL-SHAIBANI, 2008).…”

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“…Studies considering the geochemical evolution of surface water in existing reservoirs are important tools for planning and sustainability in semiarid zone (JALALI, 2007), and provide valuable information on the behavior and seasonal, temporal and spatial variability of ionic compounds dissolved in the water within the river basins and sub-basins, as well as its dynamics in rock-soil-water systems.…”

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Mechanisms Controlling Surface Water Quality in the Cobras River Sub-Basin, Northeastern Brazil

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-Stream water quality is dependent on many factors, including the source and quantity of the streamflow and the types of geology and soil along the path of the stream. This study aims to evaluate the origin and the mechanisms controlling the input of ions that effect surface water quality in the sub-basin of the Rio das Cobras, Rio Grande do Norte state, Northeastern Brazil. Thirteen ponds were identified for study: three in the main river and ten in the tributaries between, thus covering the whole area and lithology of the sub-basin. The samples were collected at two different times (late dry and rainy periods) in the hydrological years 2009 and 2010, equating to total of four collection times. We analyzed the spatial and seasonal behavior of water quality in the sub-basin, using Piper diagrams, and analyzed the source of the ions using Guibbs diagram and molar ratios. With respect to ions, we found that water predominate in 82% sodium and 76% bicarbonate water (cations and anions, respectively). The main salinity control mechanism was related to the interaction of the colloidal particles (minerals and organic sediment) with the ions dissolved in water. Based on the analysis of nitrates and nitrites there was no evidence of contamination from anthropogenic sources.Keywords: Desertification. Semiarid. Salinity. MECANISMOS CONTROLADORES DA QUALIDADE DAS ÁGUAS SUPERFICIAIS NA SUB-BACIA HIDROGRÁFICA DO RIO DAS COBRAS DO NORDESTE BRASILEIRORESUMO -A qualidade da água de um rio dependente de vários fatores, incluindo a origem e quantidade de escoamento e a formação geologia dos solos ao longo do fluxo. Objetivou-se avaliar a origem e os mecanismos controladores da entrada dos íons e, consequentemente, da qualidade da água na sub-bacia do rio das Cobras, RN. Foram selecionados 13 açudes, sendo 3 no rio principal e 10 entre os afluentes, abrangendo toda a área e litologias da sub-bacia. As amostras foram coletadas em duas épocas distintas (final dos períodos secos e chuvosos) nos anos hidrológicos de 2009 e 2010, totalizando 4 momentos de coleta. Analisou-se o comportamento espacial e sazonal da qualidade da água na sub-bacia utilizando o diagrama de Piper e a origem dos íons pelo diagrama de Gibbs e razão molar. Constatou-se que em relação aos íons, predominam águas sódicas em 82% e águas bicarbonatadas 76% (cátions e ânions), respectivamente. Os resultados obtidos sugerem que o principal mecanismo controlador da salindiade está relacionado a interação das partículas coloidais (sedimentos orgânicos e minerais) com os íons dissolvidos na água. Também não se observou indícios de contaminação antrópica na área, tendo por base a análise de nitratos e nitritos.Palavras-chave: Desertificação. Semiárido. Salinidade.

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“…The most important economic activity in the area is agriculture, with the chief crops being garlic, potato and wheat. Actual irrigation is lower than the total theoretical demand as there is a considerable water deficit in relation to the amount of land to be irrigated (Jalali 2007). The Kabudar Ahang and Famenin plains are situated in the northern border of SanandajSirjan Zone and northern part of main Zagros thrust belt (Amiri 2005).…”

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“…The Famenin and Kabudar Ahang plains in the semi-arid Hamadan state in west Iran are facing a serious deficiency in groundwater resources due to an increasing demand for drinking and agriculture use associated with rapid population growth and agricultural development (Jalali 2007). The occurrence of sinkholes in the Kabudar Ahang and Famenin plains, Hamadan province, was reported for the first time in 1989.…”

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Hazards and mechanism of sinkholes on Kabudar Ahang and Famenin plains of Hamadan, Iran

Karimi

Taheri²

2010

Nat Hazards

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A large number of collapse sinkholes have been developed in the period [1989][1990][1991][1992][1993][1994][1995][1996][1997][1998][1999][2000][2001][2002][2003][2004] in Famenin and Kabudar Ahang plains, Hamadan province, west of Iran. This paper discusses the Hamadan sinkhole conditions and their mechanism of formation. There is limestone bedrock at the base of a thick cohesive alluvial aquifer in the area. High purity of limestone, considerable porosity and existence of numerous joints and fractures favors high karstification of the limestone. Overexploitation of groundwater during the last decades created a significant drawdown in aquifer water table. Besides, deep wells penetrated to the limestone bedrock and evacuated fine-grained materials of overlain alluvial aquifer. Therefore, large cavities resulted from sand productive wells. Increasing effective stresses have mainly caused the formation of dropout sinkholes or cover-collapse sinkholes. The sinkholes of the plains roughly coincide with the maximum drawdown in the aquifer. Therefore, one of the main factors that has controlled the formation of sinkholes is the water table drawdown in the aquifers. Karstification of limestone bedrock and thick cohesive soil of overlain aquifer enhance the formation mechanism of sinkholes.

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Assessment of the chemical components of Famenin groundwater, western Iran

Cited by 42 publications

References 33 publications

Hydrogeochemical considerations about the origin of groundwater salinization in some coastal plains of Elba Island (Tuscany, Italy)

Hydrogeochemical considerations about the origin of groundwater salinization in some coastal plains of Elba Island (Tuscany, Italy)

Mechanisms Controlling Surface Water Quality in the Cobras River Sub-Basin, Northeastern Brazil

Hazards and mechanism of sinkholes on Kabudar Ahang and Famenin plains of Hamadan, Iran

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