Hydrogeochemical Characterization and Identification of Factors Influencing Groundwater Quality in Coastal Aquifers, Case: La Yarada, Tacna, Peru

Chucuya, Samuel; Vera, Alissa; Pino-Vargas, Edwin; Steenken, André; Mahlknecht, Jürgen; Montalván, Isaac

doi:10.3390/ijerph19052815

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“…In particular, TDS correlated very strongly with TH, Na + , Mg 2+ , K + , Ca 2+ , Cl − , and SO 4 2− , and very weakly with HCO 3 − and NO 3 − , indicating that the soluble components are the main determinants of TDS. TH also showed an extremely strong correlation with Na + , Mg 2+ , K + , Ca 2+ , Cl − , and SO 4 2− , which indicates that there is a common source that might have occurred with the dissolution of rock salt, CaSO 4 , and CaSO 4 •2H 2 O. Of these, the Na + correlation with Cl − reached 0.992, which may be caused by seawater intrusion.…”

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“…The seawater intrusion can trigger water scarcity, soil salinization, and significant crop yield reduction in coastal areas. Assessing these processes remains a major challenge, and therefore, further understanding of the groundwater chemistry characteristics and influencing factors in coastal areas appears essential [4]. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources of China in 2019, seawater intrusion is more serious in the coastal areas of the Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea in China [5], and severe seawater intrusion is mainly distributed in the coastal localities of Shandong, Liaoning, Hebei, and Jiangsu [6].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Scholars such as Wu Jichun, Zheng Xilai, and Cheng Jianmei have researched seawater intrusion simulation, forecasting, and prevention [25][26][27][28][29]. The relevant studies by Gautam A and other scholars provide experience and reference [4,30,31]. However, additional in-depth research is required to better understand the groundwater resource situation and to use and protect groundwater resources sustainably.…”

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Hydrochemical Characteristics and Formation Mechanism of Groundwater in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China

Gang

Jia²,

Deng

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The coastal area is a major area of socio-economic development and the most active zone for human activities. With the rapid development of the economy and the strengthening of urban construction, the groundwater environmental problems in coastal areas are increasingly prominent. It is significant to investigate the groundwater chemical characteristics, hydrochemical types, and the factors that influence groundwater chemistry for water resources protection and groundwater resources development. In this paper, 48 groundwater samples and 5 surface water samples from the study area were analyzed with statistical analysis, Piper diagram, Gibbs diagram, mineral saturation index method, and the ionic scale factor, and explored the factors that influence groundwater chemistry. The modified Nemerow index method was also applied to evaluate the groundwater. The results show that the groundwater in the study area is neutral to weakly alkaline (average pH = 7.0~8.0). The groundwater chemical types are mainly Cl·SO4-Na and SO4·Cl-Ca·Mg. Hydrochemistry is mainly influenced by rock weathering and evaporative concentration. TDS was strongly correlated with TDS, Na+, Mg2+, K+, Ca2+, Cl−, SO42−, and the saturation index showed a gradual increase along the groundwater drainage flow path, it indicates that the main groundwater ions originate from the dissolution of halite, sulfate, and carbonate. Combining GIS technology and the kriging spatial interpolation method, we obtained the current situation map of groundwater quality in Laoshan District. The groundwater quality is mainly III water, and the overall water quality is good; IV and V water is mainly distributed in the middle and lower reaches of rivers, distributed in a belt pattern along the coastline. It is mainly influenced by both the human factor and seawater intrusion. It is significant for the utilization of groundwater resources and the management of seawater intrusion in the Laoshan District. In addition, the proposed research ideas and methods provide a reference for the study of groundwater genesis in other coastal areas in the world.

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Hydrochemical Characteristics and Formation Mechanism of Groundwater in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China

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Jia²,

Deng

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“…Evaluating the groundwater quality in this area, understanding the origin and the extent of saline groundwater distribution in the aquifer, and understanding the mechanism and interactions between surface water and groundwater are essential to solving water quality deterioration. Based on the hydrochemistry approach, we determine the chemical composition of groundwater (Freeze and Cherry, 1979;Faye et al, 2003;Chucuya et al, 2022;Li et al, 2022;Ren et al, 2022;Su et al, 2022;Yao et al, 2022). This study aims to (1) describe the chemical composition of groundwater and the geochemical processes controlling the chemical patterns and (2) describe the extent of saline groundwater in the region studied.…”

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Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater in a coastal area, central western Senegal

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One of the most serious problems affecting coastal aquifers is seawater intrusion. Senegal is currently facing an increased demand for freshwater resources due to population growth and economic development in coastal areas. In areas affected by saltwater contamination, chloride concentrations as high as 8880 mg/L were measured in groundwater samples taken from wells near the coastal zone, indicating deterioration in water quality. Our study aims to identify the zones of degradation of the water quality by determining the chemical composition of groundwater and the geochemical processes controlling the chemical patterns. Hydrogeochemical (Piper and Chadha diagrams, chloroalkaline indices, normalized bivariate plots) and multivariate statistical (Hierarchical cluster analyses) techniques were used. Forty-two groundwater samples were collected and analyzed for concentrations of major and some minor ions, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), temperature, and pH. From samples we were able to establish a diagnosis of the very heterogeneous quality of the groundwater in this area. The average pH of the groundwater is 7.6 and about 80% of the groundwater samples have a TDS below 1000 mg/L. On the other hand, the EC values are very heterogeneous with very high conductivities in coastal areas. Approximately, 80% of the groundwater samples have a TDS less than 1000 mg/L and EC values are very heterogeneous. The dominant water types in the study area are Na-Cl water type (less than 10% of the samples) characteristic of the spatial evolution of groundwater salinization from west to east, mixed Ca-Mg-Cl due to fresh water/salt water contact and Ca-Mg-HCO3 water-type (nearly 56% of the samples) to the east. A hydrogeochemical zonation of the aquifer, based on the presence of different water families allows us to visualize the highly degraded (west), mixed (center) and healthy (east) zones. Chloroalkaline indices and normalized bivariate plots show that the chemistry of groundwater is controlled mainly by water-rock interaction and evaporation processes. As water-rock interaction processes, dissolution of carbonate and evaporite, weathering of silicate, ions exchange regulates major ion chemistry.

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“…[7] This highly mineralized water seriously affects agricultural productivity, the aquatic environment, and human health. [8] The research and investigation on the hydrochemical characteristics of groundwater in the Hetao Plain of Inner Mongolia has been carried out for more than 60 years. It can be traced back to the 1950s when the Hetao Plain initiated the "Regional Hydrogeological Survey of 1:200,000".…”

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Distribution Characteristics and Formation Mechanisms of Highly Mineralized Groundwater in the Hetao Plain, Inner Mongolia

Dong¹,

Cheng³

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As the largest artesian irrigation area in northern China, the Hetao Plain is also one of the major grain-producing areas in China. Meanwhile, there is a large amount of highly mineralized groundwater resulting in the soil salinization and desertification in this region. In addition, this study also uses the traditional hydro-geochemical methods to investigate the spatial evolution characteristics and formation mechanisms of highly mineralized groundwater. The results indicate that there is a large amount of highly mineralized groundwater (salinity > 3 g/L) in the shallow aquifer over the Hetao Plain. As far as the spatial patterns are concerned, there are significant spatial differences. In accordance with the structural, paleogeographic, landform, and hydrogeological conditions, the highly mineralized groundwater in the Hetao Plain can be divided into five zones, namely, the front fan depression, the north bank of the Yellow River, Xishanzui, Hasuhai in the Hubao Plain, and Dalad banner on the south bank of the Yellow River. Among them, the highly mineralized groundwater of Xishanzui exhibits the largest value of the salinity > 10 g/L. The main cations are Mg2+ and Na+, while the main anions are Cl− and SO42−. Moreover, the groundwater in the highly mineralized area contains a large amount of I−. According to the analysis of Piper, Gibbs diagrams of groundwater, the proportion coefficients of various components and the indication of isotope, it can be seen that most of the chemical ions in groundwater in the highly mineralized zone come from evaporation-concentration, which are mainly affected by climate, sedimentary environment, hydrogeological conditions and hydrology. The source of high mineralization in Xishanzui are different from other high mineralization regions, and the highly mineralized groundwater in Xishanzui is formed by the infestation of deep underground salt brine. These results can provide scientific basis for the rational allocation of regional water resources and the promotion of water resources development and utilization.

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Hydrogeochemical Characterization and Identification of Factors Influencing Groundwater Quality in Coastal Aquifers, Case: La Yarada, Tacna, Peru

Cited by 26 publications

References 49 publications

Hydrochemical Characteristics and Formation Mechanism of Groundwater in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China

Hydrochemical Characteristics and Formation Mechanism of Groundwater in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China

Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater in a coastal area, central western Senegal

Distribution Characteristics and Formation Mechanisms of Highly Mineralized Groundwater in the Hetao Plain, Inner Mongolia

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