Water Quality Management in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Carranza‐Álvarez, Candy; Castillo, Nahúm Andrés Medellín; Maldonado-Miranda, Juan José; Alfaro-de-la-Torre, María Catalina

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-24962-5_22

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“…The determination of major ions Ca 2+ , Na + , K + , and Mg 2+ was conducted using the same equipment as that used for As. Chloride was determined by titration using AgNO 3 − was determined by titration using H 2 SO 4 , phenolphthalein, and bromophenol blue indicators. Calibrations for atomic absorption spectrophotometry and automated colorimetry were performed using an appropriate dilution standard; both laboratory and international reference materials were used for precision checks (4 sigma).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Evaluation of Groundwater Quality for Human Consumption and Irrigation in Relation to Arsenic Concentration in Flow Systems in a Semi-Arid Mexican Region

Ortiz-Letechipia

Gonzalez-Trinidad

Júnez-Ferreira

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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The supply of drinking water to the population is an important challenge facing humanity, since both surface and underground sources present a great variability of water storage with respect to space and time. This problem is further aggravated in arid and semi-arid areas where rainfall is low and torrential, which makes groundwater the main source of supply; therefore, it is necessary to carry out studies that allow evaluating the evolution of the quantity and quality of water. This study addresses the behavior of groundwater in a semi-arid region, considering the theory of flow systems to identify movement as well as water quality, es determined by a water quality index (WQI), calculated considering arsenic and fluorine. In addition, a quality irrigation classification is used, employing the norms in accordance with international standards and the Mexican Norm, which allows for a comparison. Local, regional, intermediate and mixed flow systems are identified, and the evolution of cations and anions in addition to temperature is examined. It is observed that the drinking water quality index classifies them as excellent in most of the monitored wells (<50), but with a negative evolution. Regarding irrigation, most of the water samples are classified without restriction for the establishment of any type II crop (C2S1) and with restrictions for horticultural crops. It is observed that arsenic had values between 0.49 and 61.40 (µg/L) in 2005, while in 2015 they were between 0.10 and 241.30 (µg/L). In addition, fluoride presented values between 0.00 and 2.6 (mg/L) in 2005, while in 2015 they were between 0.28 and 5.40 (mg/L). The correlations between arsenic and fluorine are noted as well as WQI and SAR. A finding in this research was to include arsenic and fluorine in the calculation of the WQI allowing a better interpretation of the quality of water for both human consumption and for agricultural use to based on this make the best decision to control any harmful effects for the population, in addition to identifying the appropriate purification treatment required to control pollutants. It is concluded that arsenic is an element of utmost importance when considering water quality, so it is necessary to examine its evolution and continue to monitor its levels constantly.

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“…Over the past century, water resource development has been driven by the population's demand for food, and energy. The rising incomes and living standards of an expanding middle-class population have led to a sharp increase in water use, which could become unsustainable, especially where the supply is vulnerable or scarce [3].…”

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Evaluation of Groundwater Quality for Human Consumption and Irrigation in Relation to Arsenic Concentration in Flow Systems in a Semi-Arid Mexican Region

Ortiz-Letechipia

Gonzalez-Trinidad

Júnez-Ferreira

et al. 2021

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Hydrogeochemical processes, and health risk assessment of groundwater, in Santa María del rio aquifer: A case study of San Luis Potosí valley, Mexico

Fuentes-Rivas,

Santacruz-De Leon,

Ramos-Leal

et al. 2024

Groundwater for Sustainable Development

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Service quality models in the public drinking water supply in Mexico

Silva

2025

Tecnol. cienc. agua

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To analyze service quality models in the public drinking water supply in Mexico. The paper conducts a systematic review of various works of erudition on the subject, with the models being identified based on their application. A systematic literature review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) and the 3-stage approach by Arksey and O’Malley. The study design was chosen because it helps in the identification of articles through predefined criteria. Electronic searches were conducted via Web of Science and Scopus, with articles published between 1980 and 2022 being identified. The articles were then screened for relevance, applicability, validity, and reliability. The review identified at least five GAPS under the GAP model, which include knowledge, policy, delivery, communication, and consumer. Subsequently, the SERVQUAL model shows that the public drinking water supply systems fall below the set expectations of reliability, assurance, empathy, tangibles, and responsiveness. Contrarily, the government has set up programs like PROME and the Citizens’ Initiatives for General Water Law aimed at improving citizen participation and comprehension of key GAPS in the water supply system. The research is novel as it prods the subject of service quality models in Mexico. This topic is an unexplored area, especially with regard to the GAP and SERVQUAL models. The insight derived from this paper will bridge the existent dearth of knowledge while improving policy formulation and implementation.

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Water Quality Management in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Cited by 3 publications

References 9 publications

Evaluation of Groundwater Quality for Human Consumption and Irrigation in Relation to Arsenic Concentration in Flow Systems in a Semi-Arid Mexican Region

Evaluation of Groundwater Quality for Human Consumption and Irrigation in Relation to Arsenic Concentration in Flow Systems in a Semi-Arid Mexican Region

Hydrogeochemical processes, and health risk assessment of groundwater, in Santa María del rio aquifer: A case study of San Luis Potosí valley, Mexico

Service quality models in the public drinking water supply in Mexico

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