Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater in the shallow aquifer system of Middle Ganga Basin, India

Patel, Abhinav; Prakash, Shive; Akpataku, Kossitse Venyo; Puthiyottil, Nijesh; Singh, Abhinesh Kumar; Pant, Neeraj; Singh, Rajesh; Rai, Prashant; Jacob, Noble

doi:10.1016/j.gsd.2023.100934

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“…The occurrence of springs and their chemical characteristics of groundwater is largely deter-mined by the geological setting of the aquifer. Through geological outcrop data, the studied area is covered by the relatively impermeable and per- Groundwater facies analysis and showed the contents of Ca, Na, KHCO 3 , and CaHCO 3 , indicating the presence of water-rock interaction during their flowing in the shallow or deep circulation aquifers (Figures 3 and 4) as described by Patel et al (2023). In general, the groundwater facies are Ca, Na, KHCO 3 facies.…”

Section: Groundwater Faciesmentioning

confidence: 81%

Geological Trap Controlling the Residence Time of Groundwater in Assessment of Exploitation Zone for Its Sustainable Resources Case Study: The Slope of Karang Mount, Banten Province, Indonesia

Hutabarat,

Muhammad,

Iskandarsyah

et al. 2023

Indonesian J. Geosci.

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The southern slope of Mount Karang is covered by complex volcanic deposits with complicated texture and structure. The study on zone or location of water resources which would be exploited required a comprehensive hydrogeological approach. Through detailed geological mapping, spring sampling, and well drilling were carried out. Representative spring water samples were taken to be analyzed in the laboratory, and to obtain the data of physical groundwater, chemical groundwater, stable isotopes 18O (oxygen-18), and deuterium contents, as well as the age of the groundwater. In general, the groundwater facies of the studied area showed Ca, Na, KHCO3 with several sites indicating changes to CaHCO3 during the dry and rainy seasons. The synthesis results of the stable isotope 18O (oxygen-18) and deuterium contents, verified by the physical and chemical groundwater controlled by geological setting in the groundwater subbasins, show the anomaly of residence time as trapped by the normal fault in the middle of the studied area. The existing normal fault might control this anomaly of residence time of groundwater surrounding site JH1, JH9, and JH20. However, the distribution of three different water source zones occurred. All group of groundwater indicated a complex flowing with geological setting controlling the physical, chemical content, and the age of the groundwater. At last, sites JH4, JH5, and JH9 show that the zones are proper to be developed as sustainability groundwater resources. Keywords: groundwater facies, stable isotope, groundwater flow, sustainable water

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Section: Groundwater Faciesmentioning

confidence: 81%

Geological Trap Controlling the Residence Time of Groundwater in Assessment of Exploitation Zone for Its Sustainable Resources Case Study: The Slope of Karang Mount, Banten Province, Indonesia

Hutabarat,

Muhammad,

Iskandarsyah

et al. 2023

Indonesian J. Geosci.

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“…Individual research on the hydrogeochemical progress of coastal aquifers and the factors restraining them have been managed. In the last five years, the research of [18]; [19]; [20]; [21] and [22] have been studied in different areas worldwide. These studies have shown that the groundwater constituents and quality are affected by native factors (such as water-rock interactions, climate variation, geological settings, etc.)…”

Section: Hydrogeochemistry Methodmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It shows that the evaporation process shown by the Gibbs diagram (Figure 3) is still less than the mineralization process in the local shallow aquifer. Indeed, the study of [44] based on 18 O and Clanalysis suggested that evaporation might not play a valuable part in the accumulation of salinity in the coastal aquifers of the MRD. Besides, the meaningful positive correlation between Na + and Cl -(0.76) (Table 2) also clarified mineral dissolution in the formation of Na + .…”

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Hydrogeochemical characteristics of shallow aquifers in Thanh Phu District, Ben Tre Province, Vietnam

Van,

Luyen,

Thang

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Shallow aquifers in the Thanh Phu coastal area in Ben Tre Province are increasingly withdrawn for domestic and irrigation purposes. However, groundwater resources here are declining in quality due to the effects of seawater intrusion and anthropogenic activities. It requires an understanding of the groundwater origin and changes in water quality to protect local groundwater resources. By applying the hydrogeochemical approach, the origin and quality of groundwater here have been clarified. A total of 35 water samples were collected during the 2023 dry season. The laboratory analysis included 16 ions. The results show that the groundwater water types are Ca-Cl, Ca-Mg-Cl and Na-Cl, with the domination of the third pattern. Hydrochemical characteristics have shown evaporation, silicate weathering, cation exchange and marine effects as the vital processes governing the mineralization of regional groundwater. Most of the water samples are of poor quality, not adapting to domestic water standards according to the National Technical Regulation on Domestic Water Quality and WHO 2011. It requires water treatment before being used for domestic purposes. However, the SAR, Na%, PI, KR and EC values displayed that groundwater here was still acceptable for irrigation purposes, demonstrating the prospect of using groundwater for agricultural purposes in the study area.

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“…Generally, four hydro-chemical water types can be identified based on different cations and anions in a groundwater sample (Ca-Mg-HCO 3 , Na-K-HCO 3 , Na-K-Cl-SO 4 , and Ca-Mg-Cl-SO 4 ). Water types often indicate the origin of water composition in nature and the phase of its salinity development in various geological areas of the aquifers (Patel et al 2023).…”

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Assessment of groundwater suitability for different activities in Toshka district, south Egypt

Aly,

Fayad,

Abd Elhamid

2024

Journal of Groundwater Science and Engineering

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Globally, groundwater has globally emerged as a crucial freshwater source for domestic, irrigation, and industrial needs. The evaluation of groundwater quality in the Toshka region is imperative to ensure its suitability for the extensive agricultural and industrial activities underway in this promising, groundwater-dependent development area. This is particularly significant as Egypt increasingly relies on groundwater reserves to address freshwater deficits and to implement mega-development projects in barren lands. In this study, fifty-two samples were collected from the recently drilled wells tapping into the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer (NSA) in the Toshka region. Groundwater quality was assessed through hydrochemical analysis, Piper diagram, and various indicators such as Na%, SAR, RSC, KR, MH and PI. The hydrochemical analysis revealed improved groundwater quality characteristics, attributed to continuous recharge from Lake Nasser. The Piper diagram categorised most of the water samples as "secondary salinity" water type. Almost all wells proved suitable for irrigation with only two wells unsuitable based on MH values and six wells based on KR values. Considering Total Hardness (TH) values, all samples were classified as "Soft", indicating their suitability for domestic and industrial purposes. Water Quality Index (WQI) results concluded that all samples met WHO and FAO guidelines for drinking and irrigation, respectively. Spatial distribution maps, constructed using GIS, facilitate the interpretation of the results. Regular monitoring of quality parameters is essential to detect any deviation from permissible limits.

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Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater in the shallow aquifer system of Middle Ganga Basin, India

Cited by 10 publications

References 51 publications

Geological Trap Controlling the Residence Time of Groundwater in Assessment of Exploitation Zone for Its Sustainable Resources Case Study: The Slope of Karang Mount, Banten Province, Indonesia

Geological Trap Controlling the Residence Time of Groundwater in Assessment of Exploitation Zone for Its Sustainable Resources Case Study: The Slope of Karang Mount, Banten Province, Indonesia

Hydrogeochemical characteristics of shallow aquifers in Thanh Phu District, Ben Tre Province, Vietnam

Assessment of groundwater suitability for different activities in Toshka district, south Egypt

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