Geochemical effects of induced stream-water and artificial recharge on the Equus Beds Aquifer, South-Central Kansas, 1995-2004

Abstract

A theoretical geochemical model was developed to simulate the effects of artificially recharging fully oxygenated, treated stream water, by injection into the aquifer. Results indicate that chemical precipitation of calcite and iron oxyhydroxide are likely to occur and the potential increase of iron bacteria may combine to cause reduced efficiency of injection wells. Previous Studies This report is one of several that are based upon the extensive data set collected as part of the Equus Beds GroundWater Recharge Project. Two previous reports presented results that are pertinent to the study described in this report. The first water-quality summary report, "Baseline Water Quality and Preliminary Effects of Artificial Recharge on Ground

Assessment of Managed Aquifer Recharge Potential Using Ensembles of Local Models

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