Geologic structure and groundwater flow in the Pachuca–Zumpango sub-basin, central Mexico

Huízar-Álvarez, Rafael; Hernández, Gónzalo; Carrillo-Martinez, M.; Carrillo-Rivera, José Joel; Hergt, T.; Angeles, Guillermo

doi:10.1007/s00254-002-0654-4

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“…Accordingly, this work aims to analyze the hydrological processes that occur both on the mountains that surround the Basin and in the Valley they enclose, as aquifer recharge occurs mainly in the form of MBR. Some authors have previously attempted to determine recharge in some areas of the Basin such as Huizar-Álvarez et al (2003) who developed a groundwater flow model for the Pachuca-Zumpango area, in the northern part of the Basin using a constant and uniform recharge value of 2.92 m 3 /s; however no details as to why this rate was chosen are given. Birkle et al (1998) developed a ''long-term'' water balance for the Basin by using rainfall data from 1980 to 1985 and computing actual evapotranspiration based on the empirical relation ET actual = P À kP 2 where k ¼ 1 0:8þ0:14T .…”

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Spatio-temporal analysis of potential aquifer recharge: Application to the Basin of Mexico

Carrera-Hernández

Gaskin

2008

Journal of Hydrology

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Regional estimates of aquifer recharge are needed in data-scarce regions such as the Basin of Mexico, where nearly 20 million people are located and where the Basin's aquifer system represents the main water source. In order to develop the spatio-temporal estimates of aquifer recharge and to analyze to what extent urban growth has affected aquifer recharge, this work presents a daily soil water balance which uses different vegetation and soil types as well as the effect of topography on climatological variables and evapotranspiration. The soil water balance was applied on a daily time step in the Basin of Mexico for the period 1975-1986, obtaining an annually-lumped potential recharge flow of 10.9-23.8 m 3 /s (35.9-78.1 mm) in the entire Basin, while the monthly values for the year with the largest lumped recharge value (1981 = 78.1 mm) range from 1 m 3 /s (0.3 mm) in December to 87.9 m 3 /s (23.7 mm) in June. As aquifer recharge in the Basin mainly occurs by subsurface flow from its enclosing mountains as Mountain Block Recharge, urban growth has had a minimal impact on aquifer recharge, although it has diminished recharge in the alluvial plain. ª

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Spatio-temporal analysis of potential aquifer recharge: Application to the Basin of Mexico

Carrera-Hernández

Gaskin

2008

Journal of Hydrology

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“…Larger pumpage could explain the observed rates in certain areas; however, the volume of water imported from outer Basins needs also to be considered to precisely evaluate if the ground sinking observed can be directly attributed to the local extraction practices. Besides, the presence of underneath paleo-channels or caverns in the area [14] can also produce sudden collapse.…”

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“…A seismic component should not be precluded, since several epicentres have been identified in the area [79,80], and several houses have been reported to be severely impacted by the 2012 earthquake with an epicentre in Guerrero state [81]. Moreover, the reactivation of buried structures such as grabens [4,14] could also represent a potential source of fracturing and subsidence in the area.…”

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“…Several multidisciplinary studies have been focused on the south of the Zona Metropolitana del Valle de Mexico (ZMVM) to measure, analyse and understand the subsidence problem (e.g., [7][8][9][10][11][12][13]). However, a few studies considered the entire northern ZMVM (e.g., [14][15][16]), characterized by significant urban sprawl over areas of geological risk (either natural and/or human-induced) and potential natural recharge zones for the aquifer.…”

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Long Term Subsidence Analysis and Soil Fracturing Zonation Based on InSAR Time Series Modelling in Northern Zona Metropolitana del Valle de Mexico

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Abstract:In this study deformation processes in northern Zona Metropolitana del Valle de Mexico (ZMVM) are evaluated by means of advanced multi-temporal interferometry. ERS and ENVISAT time series, covering approximately an 11-year period (between 1999 and 2010), were produced showing mainly linear subsidence behaviour for almost the entire area under study, but increasing rates that reach up to 285 mm/yr. Important non-linear deformation was identified in certain areas, presumably suggesting interaction between subsidence and other processes. Thus, a methodology for identification of probable fracturing zones based on discrimination and modelling of the non-linear (quadratic function) component is presented. This component was mapped and temporal subsidence evolution profiles were constructed across areas where notable acceleration (maximum of 8 mm/yr 2 ) or deceleration (maximum of −9 mm/yr 2 ) is found. This methodology enables location of potential soil fractures that could impact relevant infrastructure such as the Tunel Emisor Oriente (TEO) (along the structure rates exceed 200 mm/yr). Additionally, subsidence OPEN ACCESSRemote Sens. 2015, 7 6909 behaviour during wet and dry seasons is tackled in partially urbanized areas. This paper provides useful information for geological risk assessment in the area.

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“…show three zones in the subsurface with different hydrogeological characteristics. The water supply for custom sectors and new developments counts on the water supply from the aquifer despite its high overexploitation [23]. The cited studies reported the Cuautitlán-Pachuca aquifer as one of the country s most overexploited in Mexico [21][22][23], and aggravating demand factors and mitigation actions were reported for the Hidalgo State area.…”

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The Groundwater Management in the Mexico Megacity Peri-Urban Interface

Ríos-Sánchez,

Chamizo-Checa,

Galindo-Castillo

et al. 2024

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Megacities boost peri-urban socioeconomic development but fulfill their high natural resource demands by overexploitation, yielding irreversible environmental damage in surroundings that turn into sacrifice zones. This study reports the effects on the Cuautitlán-Pachuca Valley, the Mexico City main expansion zone at the northeast of the metropolitan area on the Central Mexico plateau, the trend scenarios from 2020 to 2050, and the actions to mitigate the growing water demand that will worsen its aquifer overexploitation. We designed a conceptual archetype to apply the Water Evaluation and Planning System (W.E.A.P.) mathematical model calibrated with 2013–2014 data to calculate groundwater volume demand in future scenarios. The demand output for the international airport and agriculture was less than 5%. The local climate change effect up to 2050 will slightly reduce the infiltration. The most crucial water demand increase (195% in 2050) is due to the population and industrial growth of the Mexico City northern municipalities (89% of the total groundwater extraction volume), and the aquifer will have a notable −2192.3 hm3 accumulated deficit in 2050, while urban sprawl will decrease water infiltration by 2.3%. Mitigation scenarios such as rainwater harvesting may reduce the urban water supply only by 9%, and a leak cutback will do so by 24%, which is still insufficient to achieve sustainable water management in the future. These outcomes emphasize the need to consider other actions, such as importing water from near aquifers and treating wastewater reuse to meet the future water demand.

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Geologic structure and groundwater flow in the Pachuca–Zumpango sub-basin, central Mexico

Cited by 13 publications

References 12 publications

Spatio-temporal analysis of potential aquifer recharge: Application to the Basin of Mexico

Spatio-temporal analysis of potential aquifer recharge: Application to the Basin of Mexico

Long Term Subsidence Analysis and Soil Fracturing Zonation Based on InSAR Time Series Modelling in Northern Zona Metropolitana del Valle de Mexico

The Groundwater Management in the Mexico Megacity Peri-Urban Interface

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