Geochemistry and geothermometry of non-volcanic hot springs in West Malaysia

Baioumy, Hassan; Nawawi, Mohd; Wagner, Karl; Arifin, Mohd Hariri

doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2014.11.014

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“…Serai (SS1) hot spring is notably different from the current study, whereas Fe and K show only slight differences. Baioumy et al (2015) presented similar results to the current study for the Na and K concentrations of the Sg. Serai hot spring (SS1).…”

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“…However, the concentrations of other trace elements (Fe, Mg and Ca) are inconsistent with current findings. Atiqah et al (2017) also presented different results for all trace elements, except for K. On the basis of the five elements (Fe, Na, K, Mg and Ca) presented by Baioumy et al (2015), it is found that only the concentration of K is similar to the current result. At the Batu 16 and Dusun Tua hot springs, the concentrations of Li, Na, K, Se, As and Cr in current study are in agreement with the study conducted by Anua (2014).…”

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Physico-chemical Characterization and Potential Health Benefit of the Hulu Langat Hot Spring in Selangor, Malaysia

Simon¹,

Unjah²,

Yusry³

et al. 2019

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Geotourism is a means in geology that contributes to one of the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs). One of the key areas in geology that can contribute to geotourism activities is hot spring exploration. This study, therefore explores hot springs in Hulu Langat, Selangor for their potential in geotourism based on their physico-chemical properties and their attributed health benefits potential. These renowned hot springs are Batu 16, Dusun Tua, National Youth Training Institute (IKBN), Sg. Serai, and Sg. Lalang. Despite their popularity among tourists, their health benefits potential remain unclear. Therefore, the physico-chemical properties of these hot springs and their potential health benefits as indicated by the abundance of trace elements in each site will be determined in this study. The temperature (℃), conductivity (µs/ cm), total dissolved solid (mg/L), salinity (ppt), dissolved oxygen (mg/L) and pH values of the hot springs have been measured in-situ, and the concentrations of trace elements (Si, Li, Fe, and Cu) in hot springs water have been determined in the laboratory. Based on the in-situ measurement results, the hot springs are classified according to their pH and temperature. The pH value range from 6. 83-8.71 shows that these hot springs are neutral to weak alkaline. The lowest temperature (40.47°C) has been recorded in Dusun Tua hot spring, whereas the highest temperatures (70.41-74.03°C) have been observed in IKBN hot springs. High concentrations of Si, Li, Na, K, As and Cu are found in Batu 16 hot spring. The concentrations of Fe and Ca are higher in Sg. Serai and Sg. Lalang hot springs, and the highest K concentration is found in Dusun Tua hot spring. The other concentration of trace elements are generally low and similar across hot springs. Given the abundance of trace elements, the hot springs could possibly cure certain diseases, such as psoriasis and eczema. The Batu 16, Sg. Serai and Sg Lalang hot springs have the potential to be developed as important sites for health geotourism industries due to the high trace elements concentration. Thus, this study may serve as a basis for further investigations on this aspect. kelimpahan unsur surih di setiap lokasi akan ditentukan dalam kajian ini. Suhu (℃), kekonduksian elektrik (µs/cm), jumlah pepejal terlarut (mg/L), kemasinan (ppt), oksigen terlarut (mg/L) dan nilai pH mata air panas diukur secara insitu, dan kepekatan unsur kimia (Si, Li, Fe, Cu) di dalam mata air panas ditentukan melalui kajian makmal. Berdasarkan hasil pengukuran in-situ, mata air panas dikelaskan berdasarkan nilai pH dan suhunya. Julat pH adalah 6.83-8.71 menunjukkan mata air panas ini adalah neutral ke alkali lemah. Suhu paling rendah (40.47°C) telah direkodkan di mata air panas Dusun Tua, manakala suhu tertinggi (70.41-74.03°C) telah didapati di mata air IKBN. Kepekatan Si, Li, Na, K, As dan Cu yang tinggi ditemukan di mata air panas Batu 16. Kepekatan Fe dan Ca didapati lebih tinggi di Sg Serai dan Sg Lalang, manakala kepekatan K tertinggi ditemukan di mata air ...

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Physico-chemical Characterization and Potential Health Benefit of the Hulu Langat Hot Spring in Selangor, Malaysia

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Unjah²,

Yusry³

et al. 2019

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“…This behavior has previously been observed in spring waters with similar T and pH conditions to those in the present study [23,24]. The results show that TDS in sampling points P5 and P6 were higher compared to the other sampling points.…”

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Hydrochemistry and 222Rn Concentrations in Spring Waters in the Arid Zone El Granero, Chihuahua, Mexico

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Abstract:Water in arid and semi-arid environments is characterized by the presentation of complex interactions, where dissolved chemical species in high concentrations have negative effects on the water quality. Radon is present in areas with a high uranium and radium content, and it is the main contributor of the annual effective dose received by humans. The objective of this study was to evaluate concentrations of 222 Rn and the water quality of spring waters. Water was classified as calcium sulfated and sodium sulfated. Most of the water samples with high radon concentrations presented higher concentrations of sulfates, fluorides, and total dissolved solids. 222 Rn concentrations may be attributed to possible enhancement of 226 Ra due to temperature and salinity of water, as well as evaporation rate. In 100% of the sampled spring waters the 222 Rn levels exceeded the maximum acceptable limit which is proposed by international institutions. Aridity increases radiological risk related to 222 Rn dose because spring waters are the main supply source for local populations. The implementation of environmental education, strategies, and technologies to remove the contaminants from the water are essential in order to reduce the health risk for local inhabitants.

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“…The data suggest the occurrence of processes such as re-equilibrium and mixing with cold water, implying that the geothermal water As shown in Figure 7, the mineral springs contain immature water, and the data points of the thermal springs fall in the partially equilibrated water field. The data suggest the occurrence of processes such as re-equilibrium and mixing with cold water, implying that the geothermal water temperatures changed to a greater extent during their re-equilibrium processes [10,41]. Thus, the most suitable geothermometer was the silica geothermometer [10].…”

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Hydrogeochemistry and Genesis Analysis of Thermal and Mineral Springs in Arxan, Northeastern China

Zhang

Cui

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Abstract:In this work, the hydrogeochemistry and environmental isotopic compositions of thermal and mineral springs in Arxan, northeastern China, were used to assess the genesis of the thermal system hosted by deep-seated faults. The reservoir temperature was calculated using the mineral saturation index and geothermometers. According to isotopic analysis, the spring water was of meteoric origin. Sixteen springs in the Arxan geothermal system with outlet temperatures ranging from 10.9 to 41.0 • C were investigated. The water samples can be classified into four groups by using a Piper diagram. The aquifer in which the Group I and Group III samples were obtained was a shallow cold aquifer of the Jurassic system, which is related to the local groundwater system and contains HCO 3 -Ca·Na groundwater. The Group II and Group IV samples were recharged by deeply circulating meteoric water with HCO 3 -Na and HCO 3 ·SO 4 -Na·Ca groundwater, respectively. The springs rise from the deep basement faults. The estimated thermal reservoir temperature is 50.9-68.8 • C, and the proportion of shallow cold water ranges from 54% to 87%. A conceptual flow model based on hydrogeochemical results and hydrogeological features is given to describe the geothermal system of the Arxan springs.

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Geochemistry and geothermometry of non-volcanic hot springs in West Malaysia

Cited by 51 publications

References 29 publications

Physico-chemical Characterization and Potential Health Benefit of the Hulu Langat Hot Spring in Selangor, Malaysia

Physico-chemical Characterization and Potential Health Benefit of the Hulu Langat Hot Spring in Selangor, Malaysia

Hydrochemistry and 222Rn Concentrations in Spring Waters in the Arid Zone El Granero, Chihuahua, Mexico

Hydrogeochemistry and Genesis Analysis of Thermal and Mineral Springs in Arxan, Northeastern China

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