Hydrogeochemical Characterization of Groundwater in and Around a Wastewater Irrigated Forest in the Southeastern Edge of the Tengger Desert, Northwest China

Li, Peiyue; Wu, Jianhua; Qian, Hui; Zhang, Yuting; Yang, Ning; Jing, Lijun; Yu, Peiyuan

doi:10.1007/s12403-016-0193-y

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“…The positive correlation between Cl and Na suggests that halite weathering (R3) is one of the reasons responsible for the concentration of Na and Cl in groundwater (Li et al 2016a). Similarly, the positive correlation between HCO 3 and Na indicates that the dissolution of albite, expressed in R4, is a possible origin of HCO 3 and Na in groundwater (Li et al 2016b). The moderate correlation between F and Ca may be attributed to the dissolution of fluorite (Li et al 2014b;Wu et al 2015).…”

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Groundwater quality around Tummalapalle area, Cuddapah District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Sreedhar

Nagaraju

2017

Appl Water Sci

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The suitability of groundwater for drinking and irrigation was assessed in Tummalapalle area. Forty groundwater samples were analysed for major cations, anions and other parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), total alkalinity and total hardness (TH). The parameters such as sodium adsorption ratio, adjusted sodium adsorption ratio (adj.SAR), per cent sodium, potential salinity, residual sodium carbonate, non-carbonate hardness, Kelly's ratio and permeability index were calculated for the evaluation of irrigation water quality. Groundwater chemistry was also analysed by statistical analysis, USSL, Wilcox, Doneen, Piper and Chadhas diagrams, to find out their suitability for irrigation. TDS and TH were used as main parameters to interpret the suitability of groundwater for drinking purpose. The correlation coefficient matrix between the hydrochemical parameters was carried out using Pearson's correlation to infer the possible water-rock interactions responsible for the variation of groundwater chemistry and this has been supported by Gibbs diagram. The results indicate that the groundwater in Tummalapalle area is alkaline in nature. Ca-Mg-HCO 3 is the dominant hydrogeochemical facies. Water chemistry of the study area strongly reflects the dominance of weathering of rockforming minerals such as bicarbonates and silicates. All parameters and diagrams suggest that the water samples of the study are good for irrigation, and the plots of TDS and TH suggest that 12.5% of the samples are good for human consumption.

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Groundwater quality around Tummalapalle area, Cuddapah District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Sreedhar

Nagaraju

2017

Appl Water Sci

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“…This area contains some important crop production plains and oases, which demand large quantities of irrigation water. But poor water resources management in these irrigated areas has caused various environmental problems, such as groundwater pollution, soil pollution, land desertification and soil salinization, threatening agricultural production and food security (Li, Qian, Howard, Wu, & Lyu, 2014;Li et al, 2016a). In all major plains in north-west China (Yinchuan Plain, Guanzhong Plain, Hetao Plain, Qaidam Basin, Hexi Corridor and Tarim Basin), soil salinization and land desertification have been reported (Li, Wu, & Qian, 2016b;Wang, Wu, & Jia, 2016;Wu, Li, Qian, & Fang, 2014a), and these are generally caused by inadequate water management.…”

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Water resources research to support a sustainable China

Qian

2018

International Journal of Water Resources Development

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a school of environmental science and engineering, chang'an university, Xi 'an, china; b Key laboratory of subsurface Hydrology and ecological effects in arid region of the ministry of education, chang'an university, Xi'an, china ABSTRACT Water resources are the basis for the sustainable development of China. However, the country is currently facing alarming waterrelated problems associated with its fast economic development and climate change. This editorial introduces briefly the status of its water resources research at the national level and the researcher level. It also introduces the research reported in this thematic issue to highlight its role in addressing flood and water-scarcity issues, improving water management in inland plains and supporting the sustainable development of the country. Finally, some further recommendations for improving water resources research in China are offered.

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“…Sodium, the most abundant cation, mainly comes from halite and silicate rocks. If halite dissolution is responsible for sodium concentration, the Na/Cl molar ratio should be approximately equal to one, whereas a ratio greater than one is commonly interpreted as Na released from a reaction during silicate weathering [39,40]. Samples lie above the Na/Cl 1:1 line, suggesting the sodium can be possibly attributed to silicate weathering …”

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Groundwater Chemistry Regulated by Hydrochemical Processes and Geological Structures: A Case Study in Tongchuan, China

Qian

et al. 2018

Water

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Abstract:Knowledge of hydrochemical processes in groundwater helps to identify the relationship between geochemical processes and groundwater quality as well as to understand the hydrochemical evaluation of groundwater, which is important for the sustainable management of groundwater resources. This study aims to identify the chemical characteristics of groundwater in the area of Tongchuan City, China. A total of 58 groundwater samples were collected. A hierarchical cluster analysis divided samples into three clusters and six sub-clusters (cluster 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b) according to hydrochemical facies. Graphical plots of multiple ionic ratios, saturation indices, and ion exchange indices were employed to examine hydrochemical processes that result in different hydrochemical facies of each cluster. Results show the predominance of carbonate and silicate weathering in cluster 1, silicate weathering in cluster 2, and carbonate weathering in cluster 3. Ionic exchange is a ubiquitous process among all clusters. The distribution of clusters is related to the regional geology, which may result in different hydrochemical processes. Two stratigraphic sections identify the differences in hydrochemical processes resulting from complex stratum structures and varied aquifer media. Cluster 2a shows an interesting difference in water chemistry along the groundwater flow path. Further study by oxygen and hydrogen isotope indicated that mixing between Quaternary and the Permian aquifers resulting from faulting is the main reason for the distinctive characteristic of cluster 2a.

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Hydrogeochemical Characterization of Groundwater in and Around a Wastewater Irrigated Forest in the Southeastern Edge of the Tengger Desert, Northwest China

Cited by 303 publications

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Groundwater quality around Tummalapalle area, Cuddapah District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Groundwater quality around Tummalapalle area, Cuddapah District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Water resources research to support a sustainable China

Groundwater Chemistry Regulated by Hydrochemical Processes and Geological Structures: A Case Study in Tongchuan, China

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