Isotopic signature of anthropogenic sources of groundwater contamination with sulfate and its application to groundwater in a heavily urbanized and industrialized area (Upper Silesia, Poland)

Jakóbczyk-Karpierz, Sabina; Ślósarczyk, Kinga

doi:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2022.128255

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“…Previous studies (Sabina et al 2022;Zhou et al 2016) have pointed out that, the values of 34 S-SO 4 generated by common natural and anthropogenic sources are as shown in Fig. 7a.…”

Section: Sulfate Isotopes Source Identification and Microbial Desulfa...mentioning

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Identified the hydrochemical and the sulfur cycle process in subsidence area of Pingyu mining area using multi-isotopes combined with hydrochemistry methods

Su,

Zhang,

et al. 2024

Journal of Groundwater Science and Engineering

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Groundwater serves as an important water source for residents in and around mining areas. To achieve scientific planning and efficient utilization of water resources in mining areas, it is essential to figure out the chemical formation process and the ground water sulfur cycle that transpire after the coal mining activities. Based on studies of hydrochemistry and D, 18 O-H 2 O, 34 S-SO 4 isotopes, this study applied principal component analysis, ion ratio and other methods in its attempts to reveal the hydrogeochemical action and sulfur cycle in the subsidence area of Pingyu mining area. The study discovered that, in the studied area, precipitation provides the major supply of groundwater and the main water chemistry effects are dominated by oxidation dissolution of sulfide minerals as well as the dissolution of carbonate and silicate rocks. The sulfate in groundwater primarily originates from oxidation and dissolution of sulfide minerals in coal-bearing strata and human activities. The mixed sulfate formed by the oxidation of sulfide minerals and by human activities continuously recharges the groundwater, promoting the dissolution of carbonate rock and silicate rock in the process.

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“…Previous studies (Sabina et al 2022;Zhou et al 2016) have pointed out that, the values of 34 S-SO 4 generated by common natural and anthropogenic sources are as shown in Fig. 7a.…”

Section: Sulfate Isotopes Source Identification and Microbial Desulfa...mentioning

confidence: 76%

Identified the hydrochemical and the sulfur cycle process in subsidence area of Pingyu mining area using multi-isotopes combined with hydrochemistry methods

Su,

Zhang,

et al. 2024

Journal of Groundwater Science and Engineering

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“…The δ 34 S and δ 18 O were calculated for the Serchio River as the average of values measured at three sampling sites closer to the Lake Massaciuccoli (S02, S04, S06 in Cortecci et al 2008 ). Concerning anthropogenic sources, data were compiled by international references due to lack of local information: acid mine drainage (Migaszewski et al 2008 , 2018 ; AMD, Gammons et al 2010 ; Jakóbczyk-Karpierz and Ślósarczyk 2022 ); synthetic fertilizers (Vitòria et al 2004 ; Zhang et al 2015 ; Jakóbczyk-Karpierz and Ślósarczyk 2022 ); animal manure (Otero et al 2007 ; Shin et al 2014 ; Jakóbczyk-Karpierz and Ślósarczyk 2022 ); sewage (Otero et al 2007 ; Bottrell et al 2008 ; Jurado et al 2013 ; Jakóbczyk-Karpierz and Ślósarczyk 2022 ). Finally, δ 34 S-SO 4 and δ 18 O-SO 4 values for seawater are from Tostevin et al ( 2016 ).…”

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Hydrodynamics and water quality of a highly anthropized wetland: the case study of the Massaciuccoli basin (Tuscany, Italy)

Pasquetti,

Natali,

Luppichini

et al. 2024

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Owing to increasing anthropogenic impacts, wetlands have suffered a serious environmental decline in recent decades. The sustainable management of these natural resources is fundamental to maintain both the ecosystems and the economic activities. The Lake Massaciuccoli and nearby areas represent one of the largest residual coastal marshy areas in Tuscany (Italy). This wetland is characterized by large-scale and intensive agricultural use and affected by reclamation activities, with consequent problems of erosion, subsidence and lake eutrophication and siltation. In this context, an integrated study combining hydrochemical data (water levels, electrical conductivity, pH, turbidity, major ions, trace metals) and stable isotopes (H, O, S) has been performed in the southernmost part of the basin, to better disentangle processes and interactions between groundwater and surface water and to understand the origin of solutes and their evolution. Our results indicated that both groundwater and surface water have a meteoric origin and that geochemical composition of groundwater is mainly affected by local geological and biological processes. Moreover, surface water is affected by sea water mixing and evapotranspiration/precipitation processes. The impact of agricultural activity and the use of fertilizers on the water quality appears to be limited as regards nitrates, indicating that less intense agricultural practices implemented in recent years have been successful. As regards sulfates, Fe, and Mn, we cannot fully elucidate the mechanisms underlying human influence, but the oscillation of water level and degradation of peat enhanced by reclamation and agriculture activities likely played an important role in controlling the fate of these elements. Overall, these results underline the importance of integrated approaches to disentangle geochemical processes and will be useful in supporting policy implementation and environmental protection in this valuable area of Tuscany. Findings from this work suggest the need for policy-making authorities to take actions as soon as possible to mitigate risks. Closer co-operation is essential between authorities and farmers to reduce inputs of fertilizers and chemicals into the lake and the surrounding area. Also, additional policy measures should be enforced to reduce the mechanical soil tillage and limit erosion and runoff, such as the NBSs implemented within the Phusicos Project.

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“…Intermediate values (from −10 to +5‰) were achieved in water contaminated with leachates, which predisposes this method to the identification of contamination. [47,69,109,111,[113][114][115][116]120,122].…”

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“…Figure 3. Cross-plot of δ 13 C DIC versus 1/DIC for the leachates, leachate contaminated groundwater and uncontaminated groundwater[47,69,109,111,[113][114][115][116]120,122].…”

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Carbon and Sulfur Isotope Methods for Tracing Groundwater Contamination: A Review of Sustainable Utilization in Reclaimed Municipal Landfill Areas

Porowska

2024

Sustainability

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Reclaimed landfill areas are excluded from various development options including construction, while contaminated zones around such places have no such restrictions. The successful reclamation of landfills means that the old landfill visually fits in well with its surroundings, but soil and water contamination problems remain valid. Former landfills were built without properly preparing the land, which resulted in the migration of contaminants in groundwater for a long period after these landfills were closed, further resulting in the limited use of such areas, at least for some purposes. Due to the development of cities, landfills formerly located in suburbs are becoming a part of these cities. In order to optimally and safely use these spaces, knowledge regarding the quality of the soil and water environment is necessary. This article presents methodological considerations regarding the use of carbon and sulfur isotope methods to assess groundwater contamination around former municipal waste landfills, especially reclaimed municipal landfills. It has been shown that natural groundwater is characterized by low values of both δ13CDIC and δ34S (δ13CDIC from −20 to −10‰ and δ34S at approximately −5‰), whereas leachate-contaminated groundwater is characterized by high values of both parameters (δ13CDIC from −10 to + 5‰ and δ34S from +5 to +20‰). The aim of this article is to demonstrate that carbon and sulfur isotope methods extended via SWOT analysis are universal and reliable methods for assessing the migration of pollutants, thus facilitating decisions regarding management.

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Isotopic signature of anthropogenic sources of groundwater contamination with sulfate and its application to groundwater in a heavily urbanized and industrialized area (Upper Silesia, Poland)

Cited by 12 publications

References 49 publications

Identified the hydrochemical and the sulfur cycle process in subsidence area of Pingyu mining area using multi-isotopes combined with hydrochemistry methods

Identified the hydrochemical and the sulfur cycle process in subsidence area of Pingyu mining area using multi-isotopes combined with hydrochemistry methods

Hydrodynamics and water quality of a highly anthropized wetland: the case study of the Massaciuccoli basin (Tuscany, Italy)

Carbon and Sulfur Isotope Methods for Tracing Groundwater Contamination: A Review of Sustainable Utilization in Reclaimed Municipal Landfill Areas

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