Geochemical analysis and quality assessment of geothermal water in Gujarat, India

Pandey, Vaishnavi; Chotaliya, Bhavy; Bist, Namrata; Yadav, Kriti; Sircar, Anirbid

doi:10.1016/j.engeos.2022.08.001

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“…To determine cation concentration in collected water samples, the pH of the samples was significantly reduced to approximately 2 by adding HNO3. (Pandey et al, 2023). Laboratory analysis methods were employed to assess the remaining parameters.…”

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“…Different natural factors, such as the type of rocks present, the amount of time water has spent underground, the erosion and breakdown of rocks, the interactions between soil or rock and water, and the loss of water through plant absorption and evaporation within aquifers, can impact the presence and characteristics of different minerals and chemicals as well as the hydrochemical characteristics of groundwater (Pandey et al, 2023). The hydrochemical and geological investigation are essential for the creation of the Water Quality Index because they demonstrate the connection between a location's geology and chemical characteristics.…”

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Hydrogeochemistry and Groundwater Quality Assessment in Gujarat

Dalsania,

Pandey,

Sircar

et al. 2023

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Assessing water quality is crucial for ensuring the availability of safe drinking water, sustainable agricultural practices, and safe industrial utilization. This paper presents a comprehensive study conducted over a five-year period in Lasundra, Savarkundla, Saputara, and Junagadh to determine whether the water is suitable for drinking, irrigation, and industrial use. The objective is to offer insightful information on the long-term fluctuations and trends in water quality in these areas. The collected data were utilized to calculate water quality indices specifically tailored for drinking, irrigation, and industrial purposes. The essential Water Quality Indices such as Ryznar Stability Index (RSI) and Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) have been examined for industrial application and primary indices like Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR), Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC), Kelly’s Ratio (KR), Potential Salinity (PS) and Permeability Index (PI) have been examined for drinking and irrigational applications of groundwater. These indices provided a quantitative assessment of overall water quality, enabling comparative analysis across the four study areas. Furthermore, advanced visualization techniques such as Piper, Wilcox, and Schoeller plots were illustrated to understand the changes in physiochemical characteristics over a five-year period. The results can help policymakers, water resource managers, and local communities in implementing appropriate measures to safeguard water resources, improve treatment processes, and enhance the water's quality for use in industrial, agricultural, and drinking purposes.

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Hydrogeochemistry and Groundwater Quality Assessment in Gujarat

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“…The isotopic composition of a given thermal water system can reveal its origin, while the high chloride concentration indicates its source as a high temperature deep water acquirer [11,12]. The classification of geothermal waters is usually based on anion and cation ratios, with sulfate, chloride, and bicarbonate anions playing an essential role [13,14]. Through speciation of geothermal fluids, the likelihood of scale formation and corrosion can easily be predicted [15,16].…”

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Geochemical survey of the Nyamyumba and Bugarama hot springs in the western province of Rwanda

Sunguti,

Muhizi,

Kibet

et al. 2024

Eur J Chem

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The focus of the current study was to investigate the presence of selected trace metals (Pb, Cd, Mn, Ni, and Cu) and to determine the major cation and anion levels in Nyamyumba and Bugarama hot springs in the Western Province of Rwanda. The trace metals were determined using micro plasma atomic emission spectroscopy. The mean Cu concentrations in Nyamyumba and Bugarama were found to be 0.1 mg/L and were within the permissible limits of the World Health Organization (WHO) for potable water. Similarly, Mn concentrations were within acceptable WHO limits with mean concentrations being 0.04±0.02 and 0.11±0.03 mg/L in Nyamyumba and Bugarama, respectively. The lead concentration was found to be above the WHO limits with mean results of 0.01±0.001 and 0.013±0.01 mg/L in Nyamyumba and Bugarama, respectively. The mean concentration of cadmium was 0.01 mg/L in both sampling sites, which is observed to be above the allowed WHO limit. Nickel, on the other hand, was found to be below the detection limit. The fluoride concentration was determined using the SPADNS Ultra Violet Spectroscopic (UV-VIS) method and its mean levels were found to be 1.07±0.05 and 0.85±0.07 mg/L in Nyamyumba and Bugarama, correspondingly, which is within the acceptable limit of the WHO. Due to the potential pollution trends identified in this study, it is recommended that biosorption remediation techniques be applied for potable and therapeutic water usage to reduce the levels of Pb and Cd, which can have serious etiological risks to both flora and fauna due to possible trace metal bioaccumulation.

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“…[17] studied the geochemical characteristics of geothermal spring water in a geothermal province in India. [18] and [19] had independently performed a water quality assessment using hydrogeochemical analysis of geothermal water in India.…”

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In Search of Portable Water Supplies within a Brine and Mine Water-Invaded Region for Serving Some Communities Around Ishiagu, Afikpo and Environs in Abakaliki Basin, Southeast Nigeria

Ugbor¹

2023

IJG

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The study investigates the hydrogeochemical characteristics of some towns in the Abakaliki Basin, comprising, Ishiagu, Aka Eze, Amaseri, Afikpo and Okposi communities, with the aim of sourcing for portable water in the area. The basin is underlain by Albian sediments, essentially shales, in the lowlands, which were affected by low-grade metamorphism that had produced slates. The highlands comprise basic intrusives from episodes of magmatism and metallic ore mineralisation. Injection of brines into the aquifer system and low, seasonal aquifer recharge from rainfall results in poor water quality in the area. The study analyzes the geochemical distribution in water sources in the area and identifies sources of pollutants to guide the better choice of portable water. Results of hydrogeochemical analysis of both surface and groundwater from the communities were compared with World Health Organization to identify portable water locations in the area. While the salt lake at Okposi is the main source of brine intrusion in the study area, the Pb/Zn mine at Ishiagu is the main source of mine-water pollution in the study area.Most chemical parameters, (especially Cl − , Na + , Ca 2+ , Mg 2+ ,maintain high concentrations within the salt lake area, with the values declining away from the salt lake. The main anthropogenic source of pollution in the area, especially at Ishiagu, is the indiscriminate surface mining of lead-zinc without proposer waste management practices. Possible sourcing for portable water in the study area includes a deep borehole at Ishiagu, away from lead-zinc intrusives. At the Okposi axis, searching for portable water in boreholes should target shallower aquifers that do not communicate with the

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Geochemical analysis and quality assessment of geothermal water in Gujarat, India

Cited by 14 publications

References 13 publications

Hydrogeochemistry and Groundwater Quality Assessment in Gujarat

Hydrogeochemistry and Groundwater Quality Assessment in Gujarat

Geochemical survey of the Nyamyumba and Bugarama hot springs in the western province of Rwanda

In Search of Portable Water Supplies within a Brine and Mine Water-Invaded Region for Serving Some Communities Around Ishiagu, Afikpo and Environs in Abakaliki Basin, Southeast Nigeria

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