Impact of anthropogenic activities on the chemistry and quality of groundwater: a case study from a terrain near Zarand City, Kerman Province, SE Iran

Moosavirad, S. M.; Janardhana, M. R.; Khairy, Houshang

doi:10.1007/s12665-012-2072-6

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“…Determining the origin of groundwater chemistry is crucial for effective water resource management and protection (Jeong 2001;Moosavirad et al 2013;Perea and Rodriguez-Rodriguez 2009;Tweed et al 2005). Many studies have shown that changes in groundwater chemistry can help in determining the flow pattern occurring in the aquifers (Afsin 1996;Coetsiers and Walraevens 2006;Hendry and Schwartz 1990;Jackson and Lloyd 1984;Ophori and Toth 1989;Ochsenkuhn et al 1997).…”

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Identification of groundwater chemistry origins in a regional aquifer system (Wielkopolska region, Poland)

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Górski

2014

Environ Earth Sci

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This paper describes the origin of the groundwater chemistry in the regional aquifer located in the Wielkopolska region of western Poland. Factor analysis was used for the identification of geochemical processes that influence the groundwater chemistry. Two groups of processes were identified: anthropogenic (i.e., caused by groundwater contamination) and geogenic (i.e., caused by natural geochemical processes). Based on a background of the natural variations in the groundwater chemistry, the effect of upward groundwater flow from the deep part of the flow system on the groundwater chemistry was identified. The boron concentrations and isotope data allowed for the identification of zones of relatively old groundwater. The spatial distribution of fluoride concentrations allowed for the identification of recharge zones. This study demonstrates the general usefulness of groundwater chemistry differentiation for supporting identification of groundwater flow patterns. It also demonstrates the importance of using chemical data to evaluate the connectivity between different aquifers. These interpretations can be used for better management of water resources on a regional scale.

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Identification of groundwater chemistry origins in a regional aquifer system (Wielkopolska region, Poland)

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Górski

2014

Environ Earth Sci

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“…Wastewater samples for chemical analysis were collected during July, 2012 and the some were used for estimation of the concentration of Cl -, SO 4 2-, HCO 3 -, CO 3 -, NO 3 -, and NO 2 and some potentially toxic elements such as Cu(II), Cd(II), Zn(II), Ni(II) and Pb(II). Water samples were kept in 2 l polyethylene plastic bottles cleaned with metal free soap rinsed many times with distilled water.…”

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“…Human exploitation of these resources causes environmental degradation [1]. Anthropogenic influences as well as natural processes degrade surface and groundwater, and impair their use for drinking, industrial, agricultural, recreation or other purposes [2][3][4]. Industries such as mining, steel and electroplating, discharge aqueous effluents con taining relatively high levels of heavy metals such as silver, cadmium, copper, cobalt, chromium, zinc, iron and lead.…”

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Removal of some heavy metals from inorganic industrial wastewaters by ion exchange method

Moosavirad

Sarikhani

Shahsavani

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J. Water Chem. Technol.

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“…The influence of anthropogenic factors is of particular importance here. These factors can cause deterioration in the quality of shallow groundwater (Moosavirad et al 2013;Amiri et al 2015). Infiltration of shallow groundwater can further pollute deeper aquifers.…”

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Spring water chemistry in a formerly glaciated area of western Poland: the contribution of natural and anthropogenic factors

Szczucińska

2016

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To assess natural and anthropogenic impacts on spring water chemistry, seasonal and spatial hydrochemical changes in 20 springs were studied in the western part of Poland. Spring water was sampled every 3 months from November 2011 to October 2013. The analyses investigated major cation, anion, and trace element concentrations. Moreover, water temperature, electrical conductivity, and pH were measured in the field. For five springs, isotopic analyses of nitrates were conducted. The results revealed that the water composition was similar for most of the elements studied. However, in the case of Fe, Mn 2? , Pb 2? , and nitrates, spatial and seasonal variations were relatively significant. The concentrations of total iron and manganese were found to exceed the Polish legal limits for drinking water in 70 and 85 % of the springs, respectively. In addition, Pb 2? levels were found to be highly variable; in some periods, the concentration was 10 times higher than the limit for drinking water. In some springs, elevated nitrate concentrations were found with a maximum of 74-mg NO 3 -/L, which is also in excess of the legal limit. The seasonally high levels of total Fe and Mn 2? are considered to be related to natural geo-and hydrochemical changes, but the high concentrations of Pb 2? and nitrates suggest anthropogenic pollution. The nitrates originate from agricultural practices, whereas Pb 2? may come from several sources. Hydrochemical monitoring must, therefore, consider seasonal variations, because the water properties may not permit its use during some periods, i.e., for drinking purposes.

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Impact of anthropogenic activities on the chemistry and quality of groundwater: a case study from a terrain near Zarand City, Kerman Province, SE Iran

Cited by 24 publications

References 26 publications

Identification of groundwater chemistry origins in a regional aquifer system (Wielkopolska region, Poland)

Identification of groundwater chemistry origins in a regional aquifer system (Wielkopolska region, Poland)

Removal of some heavy metals from inorganic industrial wastewaters by ion exchange method

Spring water chemistry in a formerly glaciated area of western Poland: the contribution of natural and anthropogenic factors

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