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{"title":"Assessment of the vulnerability of groundwater quality with respect to aluminum on crystalline bedrock under temperate climate conditions","authors":"Juliette Rougerie ,&nbsp;Rémy Buzier ,&nbsp;Valentin Robin ,&nbsp;François Bordas ,&nbsp;Anne Da Silva ,&nbsp;Julie Leblanc ,&nbsp;Delphine Devillers ,&nbsp;Patrice Fondanèche ,&nbsp;Karine Cleriès ,&nbsp;Emmanuelle Ducloux ,&nbsp;Marc Rateau ,&nbsp;Lauriane Boulp ,&nbsp;Gilles Guibaud","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101256","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101256","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Despite meeting legal standards, drinking water quality in sparsely populated areas with scattered groundwater resources in medium mountain ranges may be compromised. This results from inaccurate assessments of human activities, such as forest exploitation, on groundwater intake watersheds or insufficient monitoring frequency to understand their full impact on groundwater quality. This study involved a 3-year monthly monitoring of 18 groundwater intakes for drinking water supply, situated in areas with crystalline bedrocks, a temperate climate, and surrounded by forest exploitation. The quality of groundwater collected from alterites up to 15 m deep was evaluated over time. The correlation between the groundwater physico-chemical parameters (measured through 382 samples between March 2017 and December 2020) and the groundwater intakes’ environment - such as the geological and pedological context, land use, climate, and depth of drains - was investigated to understand their potential impact on groundwater quality. This study revealed a significant degradation in shallow groundwater quality (up to 5 m deep) concerning dissolved aluminum (concentration up to 2 mg L⁻¹), which results from land use and is climate dependent. Indeed, dissolved aluminum concentrations in groundwater can be correlated with the pH of the upper soil horizons, which are mostly impacted by forestry practices, as well as with rainfall events. The results of this study highlight that by integrating efforts to preserve the soil and change forestry practices (<em>e.g.</em>, selective logging, avoiding rapid rotations), more efficient protection of groundwater quality can be achieved in the context of acidic soils present on crystalline bedrock.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"26 ","pages":"Article 101256"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141539642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microplastics and nanoplastics in environment: Sampling, characterization and analytical methods","authors":"Sarbanee Mahapatra ,&nbsp;Jyoti Prakash Maity ,&nbsp;Shuvendu Singha ,&nbsp;Tanisha Mishra ,&nbsp;Gobinda Dey ,&nbsp;Alok Chandra Samal ,&nbsp;Pritam Banerjee ,&nbsp;Chhanda Biswas ,&nbsp;Sourasis Chattopadhyay ,&nbsp;Rasmi Ranjan Patra ,&nbsp;Sneha Patnaik ,&nbsp;Prosun Bhattacharya","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101267","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101267","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have gained increasing attention in environmental research due to their ubiquitousness and potential impacts on natural environments and human health as per the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG-14 to address global threats where at least 12 SDGs, directly/indirectly impacts. Present review is undertaken to highlight the process of breakdown of diverse groups of plastic products in soil, surface water, and groundwater under the influence of different factors (UV, light, heat, microbe, etc.), which are mobilized as MPs/NPs to the surface water, groundwater, air, soil, and living organisms by different natural and anthropogenic processes. Review also highlights a comprehensive overview of the methodology for sampling, characterization, and analysis for these minuscule plastic particles (PPs) in various environmental samples, encompassing surface/subsurface water, sediments, soils, and biological organisms. The collection, extraction, and characterization of MPs/NPs, typically employ filtration processes, wherein a known volume of water is passed through a fine mesh to capture MPs/NPs from water samples. Sediment/soil samples require sieving and density separation techniques to isolate PPs from the surrounding matrix. Biological samples require digestion steps to remove organic matter, leaving behind plastics for analysis. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) are commonly utilized to determine the polymer composition, size, shape, and surface characteristics of PPs. Quantification involves several approaches, visual counting, image analysis, and spectroscopic techniques. Abundance of MPs/NPs in the respective environmental samples (water, air, soil, etc.) can be determined by comparing the richness (i.e., number/mass) of plastics to the volume or weight of the original sample. Such comprehensive analytical methodologies contribute to understand the scope and magnitude of plastic pollution and its potential repercussions for ecosystems and human well-being, which are essential for developing the effective strategies to mitigate these pressing global environmental challenges for sustainable development.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"26 ","pages":"Article 101267"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141595616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integration of remote sensing, geochemical modeling, and isotopic constraints for the detection of promising groundwater zones in arid regions. A study in Qena- Luxor area, Egypt","authors":"Mohamed Hassan Ramzy ,&nbsp;Mustafa Eissa ,&nbsp;Shaimaa M. El-Hadidy ,&nbsp;Samah Mahmoud Morsy","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101266","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101266","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The renewable groundwater resources in Egypt are restricted close to the Nile River. In the study area, two major water bearings are near the Nile: The Quaternary and the Eocene aquifers. Remote sensing (ASTER DEM, Landsat-8, and Sentinal-1 InSAR images), geochemical modeling, and isotopic constraints (δ¹⁸O and δ²H) were employed and integrated with the GIS framework for delineating the low saline and sustainable groundwater zones. Remote sensing data indicates intensive structure lineaments in the middle-eastward part, spatially congruent with subsurface features deduced from radar satellites, facilitating hydraulic connections with the Nile water. The soil moisture index, land surface temperature, and salinity index in irrigated areas, reveal a strong association between in situ electrical conductivity values and satellite-derived spectral indices. The higher groundwater salinity in the middle eastern region coincided with high lineament density zones, and higher temperature zones, leading to increased rock water interaction that leads to groundwater salinization. The isotopic composition of the Quaternary aquifer ranges between −1.30 ‰ and +5.53 ‰ for δ¹⁸O, while δ²H ranges between −11.49 ‰ and +34.47 ‰. In the Eocene aquifer, δ¹⁸O ranges between −0.46 and +3.45 ‰, while the δ²H ranges between −3.16 ‰ and +23.50 ‰, indicating subsurface recharge from the Nile water. The simulation of the mass transport geochemical NETPATH model revealed mixing ratios from the Nile water ranging from 3.4% to 93.7%. Based on the results, the area is classified into four classes, class (1) represents samples of high conduit with Nile water (&lt;<strong>50</strong>% mixing), class (2) represents samples of moderate conduit with Nile water (10–50% mixing), class (3) represents samples of low conduit with Nile water (&lt;1–10% mixing), class (4) represents samples of water-rock interaction. The findings would be of great importance for delineating sustainable zones of the Nile Valley aquifers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"26 ","pages":"Article 101266"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141539422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Performance evaluation and mechanism of Al2O3/TiO2 sorbents for fluoride remediation in groundwater","authors":"Gabriel T. Colledge,&nbsp;John G. Outram,&nbsp;Graeme J. Millar","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101259","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101259","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Excessive fluoride levels in drinking water are problematic in several countries, particularly those which are relatively poor. Thus, there is a need to create cost effective sorbents which can easily be applied to make the water safe to use. Therefore, this study focussed on Al₂O₃/TiO₂ sorbents which appear to address issues with commercially available alumina such as aluminium dissolution. Adjusting the alumina/titania ratio significantly influenced not only the fluoride uptake capacity but also the uptake of a wide range of contaminants found in groundwater. The exchange kinetics were relatively fast regardless of mixed oxide composition with equilibrium obtained within 6 h. Equilibrium isotherms were unfavourable for fluoride removal where titania compositions were dominant. In contrast, favourable isotherms were noted when alumina was the dominant oxide present. Barium, calcium, strontium, boron, iron, manganese, zinc, potassium, lithium, and silica were all substantially removed by varying the alumina/silica ratio in the sorbent. This behaviour may be valuable for broader remediation of dissolved species in groundwater (not just fluoride). Based upon the tests data a 70% Al₂O₃ – 30% TiO₂ material was recommended to be the preferred composition for comprehensive treatment of groundwater. The sorbents appeared to comprise of alumina and titania with surface areas between 129 and 255 m²/g. There was no evidence for new oxide phases nor for a relationship between surface area and performance. Mechanistically both ion exchange and surface complexation may occur when treating groundwater.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"26 ","pages":"Article 101259"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352801X24001826/pdfft?md5=59aaf3309bb706433c981fbe8bce1f10&pid=1-s2.0-S2352801X24001826-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141481482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating the groundwater salinization processes in Zarabad coastal aquifer (southeastern Iran) using hydrogeochemical and isotopic techniques","authors":"Masoumeh Nikbakht ,&nbsp;Mohammad Nakhaei ,&nbsp;Ata Shakeri ,&nbsp;Vahab Amiri","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101263","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101263","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Hydrogeochemical, multivariate statistical analysis, and multi-isotopic (δ¹⁸O, δD, and δ³⁴S) approaches were used to identify the cause and process of groundwater salinization in the Zarabad coastal aquifer. The hydrochemical facies evolution (HFE) diagram suggests that the Na–Cl facies is the dominant hydrochemical facies. Groundwater chemistry is mostly influenced by cation exchange and its interaction with silicate rocks, as shown by the Gibbs plot. The isotopic composition of δ¹⁸O, δD, and δ³⁴S varies from −3.17‰ to −1.35‰ (with an average of −1.69‰), −25.5‰ to −9‰ VSMOW (with an average of −18.09‰) and −7.7‰–16.7‰ V-CDT (with an average of 0.54‰), respectively. The salinization of groundwater may be caused by the evaporation of water or the dissolution of evaporites. This can be inferred from the δ¹⁸O to δD data, which indicates that a majority of water falls below the GMWL, IMWL, and LMWL. The d-excess value, ranging from −19.8‰ to 5.36‰, further suggests that the groundwater has undergone evaporation before infiltration. In addition, the comparison between the δ³⁴S–SO₄^2- and SO₄²⁻ plots suggested that the dissolution of evaporites is the primary source of SO₄²⁻. Water chemistry changes in this aquifer is primarily caused by water-rock interaction, ion exchange, and evaporation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"26 ","pages":"Article 101263"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141478787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integration of geospatial-based algorithms for groundwater potential characterization in Keiskamma Catchment of South Africa","authors":"Kgabo Humphrey Thamaga ,&nbsp;Sinesipho Gom ,&nbsp;Gbenga Olamide Adesola ,&nbsp;Naledzani Ndou ,&nbsp;Nndanduleni Muavhi ,&nbsp;Mthunzi Mndela ,&nbsp;Phila Sibandze ,&nbsp;Hazem Ghassan Abdo ,&nbsp;Thabang Maphanga ,&nbsp;Gbenga Abayomi Afuye ,&nbsp;Benett Siyabonga Madonsela ,&nbsp;Hussein Almohamad","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101262","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Groundwater supports over 2.4 billion people across the globe and is critical to food security. The spatial dynamics of groundwater vary from place to place. The irregularity of groundwater resource exploitation is recognized in drought-prone areas, putting pressure on the resource. Hence, accurate groundwater potential characterization is critical for sustainable development and management of groundwater, particularly in drought-prone environments. Therefore, this study aimed at utilizing remote sensing satellite data and geospatial-based (analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and frequency ratio (FR)) algorithms to characterize groundwater potential zones (GWPZs) in the Keiskamma Catchment of South Africa. Seven (7) selected factors, including geology, soil type, slope, rainfall, drainage density, lineament density, and land use land cover, were assigned weights based on the AHP and FR algorithms. The validation results showed that the FR model performed better than the AHP, with the area under curve (AUC) accuracies of 62% and 50%, respectively. Based on the findings of this study, we infer that FR is more reliable than AHP when characterizing GWPZ. Lastly, GWPZ maps produced will be beneficial for improving efficient planning, management strategies, and decision-making.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"26 ","pages":"Article 101262"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352801X24001851/pdfft?md5=f6d36c9618268494a96cd86721720678&pid=1-s2.0-S2352801X24001851-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141595596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Deciphering hydrogeochemical evolution in the multilayered Ilhas-São Sebastião aquifer system, Brazil: Implications for groundwater resources management","authors":"Deize Elle Ribeiro Moitinho ,&nbsp;Natanael da Silva Barbosa ,&nbsp;David Debruyne ,&nbsp;Maria da Conceição Rabelo Gomes ,&nbsp;Natali Barbosa ,&nbsp;Ludimilla Amorim Gomes ,&nbsp;José Carlos Cruz do Carmo ,&nbsp;Cristovaldo Bispo dos Santos","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101253","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101253","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study examines the hydrogeochemical processes shaping groundwater quality in the Ilhas-São Sebastião aquifer system, situated at the interface of the Central and Southern Recôncavo basins in the densely populated area near the Brazilian metropolis Salvador. Analysis of 71 groundwater samples reveals distinctive hydrogeochemical compositions in aquifers. In the São Sebastião aquifer, alkalis (Na⁺ + K⁺) and strong acids (Cl⁻ and SO₄²⁻) prevail. Furthermore, a moderate correlation of Na+–Cl-marks an evolution from Mg–Ca–HCO3 to Mg–Ca–Cl and Na–Cl facies. In contrast, the Ilhas aquifer displays a Na⁺&gt;Ca²+&gt;Mg²⁺&gt;K⁺ relationship for cations and HCO₃⁻ &gt; Cl⁻ &gt; SO₄²⁻ &gt; CO₃²⁻ for anions and a recharge-discharge trajectory from the Mg–Ca–HCO₃ to the Ca–Na–HCO₃ facies. Additionally, it presents greater mineralization and dispersion of physicochemical parameters, especially around sub-basin depocenters. Its hydrogeochemical signature is characterized by robust correlations between TDS and EC, and between these parameters and SO₄²⁻, HCO₃⁻, Ca²⁺, and Mg²⁺, complemented by moderate correlations of EC with Na⁺ and Cl⁻. Bivariate Gibbs diagrams and ionic ratios indicate silicate weathering and ion exchange as the primary geochemical processes controlling solute concentrations in both aquifers. However, in the Ilhas aquifer, a subordinate contribution from reverse ion exchange is indicated by weak (TDS–Na⁺, TDS–K⁺, Na⁺–Ca²⁺, K⁺–Ca²⁺) and positive TDS–Ca²⁺ and TDS–Mg²⁺ correlations. Conversely, negative chloroalkaline indices and the moderate Na⁺–Cl^- correlation indicate that reverse ion exchange processes are mostly absent in the São Sebastião aquifer. Instead, both chloroalkaline imbalance reactions and silicate weathering contribute equally to the observed geochemical patterns. Groundwater geochemical signatures indicate recharge on flexural margins, active water-rock interaction in large depocenters, and mixing of hydrogeochemical facies between aquifer units. These insights contribute to a comprehensive understanding of groundwater evolution, crucial for effective water resource management in the region.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"26 ","pages":"Article 101253"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141539641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An integrated appraisal of the hydrogeochemistry and the potential public health risks of groundwater nitrate and fluoride in eastern Ghana","authors":"Johnbosco C. Egbueri ,&nbsp;Mahamuda Abu ,&nbsp;Johnson C. Agbasi","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101264","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101264","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>To understand groundwater pollution and its associated health hazards and to ensure the availability of a clean, safe, and sustainable water supply, comprehensive research plays a crucial role. This article presents an integrated investigation of groundwater conditions, hydrogeochemistry, and health implications arising from fluoride (F⁻) and nitrate (NO₃⁻) contamination in eastern Ghana. Analysis of 107 samples revealed variable groundwater suitability for human consumption, as indicated by Pollution Index of Groundwater (PIG) values ranging from 0.11 to 1.19. The study highlights significant variations in health hazard risks due to F⁻ and NO₃⁻ exposure. Hazard indices (HIs) for nitrate ingestion range from 0.000 to 16.321, for fluoride ingestion from 0.000 to 17.426, and for the combined ingestion risks from 0.000 to 17.602. Dermal absorption risk for nitrate is minimal, with values between 0.000 and 0.049. Spatially distinct contamination and health risks were mapped using GIS, to pinpoint vulnerable localities in the study region. Hydrochemical investigations, confirmed by clustering and factor analyses, revealed that natural geological processes are the primary drivers of groundwater quality and mineralization, with limited anthropogenic impacts. Further, an artificial neural network model with an impressive R² of 0.976 and low statistical errors demonstrated strong potential for accurate prediction of groundwater quality. The holistic study approach significantly advances groundwater research in the region, paving the way for effective resource management strategies by revealing areas of concern, understanding the contamination drivers, and predicting future water quality with high accuracy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"26 ","pages":"Article 101264"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141478754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing groundwater potential zone mapping with a hybrid analytical method: The case of semiarid basin","authors":"Bilel Zerouali ,&nbsp;Nadjem Bailek ,&nbsp;Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam ,&nbsp;Okan Mert Katipoğlu ,&nbsp;Almustafa Abd Elkader Ayek ,&nbsp;Celso Augusto Guimarães Santos ,&nbsp;Jitendra Rajput ,&nbsp;Yong Jie Wong ,&nbsp;Zaki Abda ,&nbsp;Mohamed Chettih ,&nbsp;Ahmed Elbeltagi","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101261","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101261","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Groundwater resource management is a critical component of sustainable water use, necessitating accurate and nuanced mapping of groundwater potential zones. This study analyzed the groundwater potential of Algeria's 43,750 km² Chelif Basin (more than 17% of the area of Northern Algeria) using a combination of both subjective and objective mapping techniques. The adopted approaches encompass the benchmark analytical Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy-AHP) and the DEcision MAking Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) methodologies to quantify interdependencies of criteria related to groundwater potential. The analysis focused on ten criteria related to groundwater potential, including core moisture availability and key hydrological factors like distance to river, topographic wetness index, and hydrological soils. Fuzzy-AHP achieved slightly higher groundwater prospecting accuracy (AUC = 0.730) than classic AHP (0.716), with benchmarking against 15 related studies indicating robust performance. Instead of the most commonly used criteria in groundwater literature such as lineament, stream order, recharge rate, and drainage density, this study employed alternative factors to challenge and validate the efficacy of the proposed methodology. The decision to omit certain criteria facilitated a more focused and manageable analysis, yet still delivered a robust evaluation of groundwater potential in the studied area. Moreover, this approach underscores the adaptability of the proposed methodology to accommodate varying sets of criteria, tailored according to the availability of data and specific research objectives. Additionally, the DEMATEL evaluation reveals new insights into subtle prioritization divergences, specifically between domain specialist opinions and analytical assessments of the criteria. The integration of fuzzy logic and causal relationship mapping through DEMATEL provides a comprehensive and robust foundation for groundwater potential modeling.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"26 ","pages":"Article 101261"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141595617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Groundwater hydrogeochemical processes, water quality index, and probabilistic health risk assessment in an arid and semi-arid environment (Hamedan, Iran)","authors":"Mohsen Jalali ,&nbsp;Mahdi Jalali ,&nbsp;Liam Morrison","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101255","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101255","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Groundwater protection requires an understanding of different hydrogeochemical processes and this study synthesised and analysed a large hydrogeochemical dataset (1030 data points over 15 years) of published data in western Iran, to gain a deeper understanding and reveal the main factors controlling groundwater geochemistry. Furthermore, non-carcinogenic effects on human health related to nitrate (NO₃⁻) concentrations were assessed. In terms of the measured parameters, four distinct clusters were identified Ca–HCO₃, Na–HCO₃, Na–SO₄, and Na–SO₄–Cl. Cluster 1 (68% of samples) had higher average pH while exhibiting lower average electrical conductivities (ECs), cations, and anions than the other clusters and had a lower average weighted arithmetic than the other clusters. 28.5%, 51.9%, 16.3%, 2.1%, and 1.2% of total water samples rated as excellent, good, poor, extremely poor, and undrinkable, respectively, implying that about 80.4% of the groundwater samples are potable. Multi-linear regression models based on pH and EC values can predict cation and anion concentrations in groundwater with high accuracy. The significance of the findings lies in their potential to facilitate the comprehension, modeling, and eventual forecasting of the fate of anions and cations in semi-arid and arid environments, as well as similar groundwaters, using common water characteristics. In order to lower the non-carcinogenic health risks to the local population, the appropriate actions should be taken. The majority of the region's agricultural areas have primary soil textures that are sandy and prone to NO₃⁻ leaching. Therefore, in order to maintain the quality of the groundwater in the study region, excessive use of chemical and organic fertilizers should be avoided. These findings will contribute to understanding and safeguarding groundwater quality, while also informing management strategies in arid and semi-arid regions with similar environmental characteristics.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"26 ","pages":"Article 101255"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141539647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}