Thyego R. Silva , Mariucha M. Correia de Lima , Tiago N. Martins , Waldir D. Costa , Mateus S.C. Albuquerque , Manoel Júlio da T.G. Galvão
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Geophysics unravels a shallow basin with a thickness lower than 400 m and a basement morphology suggesting a half-graben structure. Groundwater samples were classified into three groups: 1) cluster 1 samples correspond to more mineralized mixed cations–Cl to Na–Cl slightly acid waters, 2) cluster 2 samples correspond to less mineralized Na–Cl acid waters, and 3) cluster 3 samples correspond to neutral mixed cations-mixed anions waters. The isotopic signatures range from −4.95 to −3.16 ‰ and – 29.74 to −17.50 ‰ for δ<sup>18</sup>O and δ<sup>2</sup>H, respectively, indicating that groundwater is derived from rainwater with some samples suggesting evaporation. 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Groundwater resources assessment in the Mirandiba sedimentary Basin at NE Brazil
In semi-arid regions, groundwater is a vital water resource threatened by salinization and contamination. Geophysical and the physicochemical and isotopic compositions (δ18O and δ2H) are investigated to determine the general geometrical characteristics of a closed basin and identify the origin and main evolutionary processes controlling the groundwater geochemistry and quality to provide reliable information for effective water management. The studied dominantly unconfined Mirandiba Basin lacks evaporitic (halite) deposits but contains comparatively higher chloride concentration, under the role of the semi-arid climate of NE Brazil. Geophysics unravels a shallow basin with a thickness lower than 400 m and a basement morphology suggesting a half-graben structure. Groundwater samples were classified into three groups: 1) cluster 1 samples correspond to more mineralized mixed cations–Cl to Na–Cl slightly acid waters, 2) cluster 2 samples correspond to less mineralized Na–Cl acid waters, and 3) cluster 3 samples correspond to neutral mixed cations-mixed anions waters. The isotopic signatures range from −4.95 to −3.16 ‰ and – 29.74 to −17.50 ‰ for δ18O and δ2H, respectively, indicating that groundwater is derived from rainwater with some samples suggesting evaporation. The integrated techniques have shown that the main factors controlling groundwater chemistry evolution are related to 1) wetting/evaporation that induced millennial cyclic salt (mainly halite) accumulation and later dissolution and leaching during recharge periods, 2) rock weathering, 3) reverse ion exchange, and 4) anthropogenic nitrate contamination. The physicochemical parameters of ∼90 % of groundwater samples are within the WHO guidelines, and ∼92 % within the good and excellent water quality category for drinking purposes. Similarly, irrigation ion-based indices showed overall suitability for irrigation. The approach followed in this study is useful for recognize the main processes (natural and anthropogenic) operating in groundwater, and was used to build a conceptual hydrogeologic model, for establishing effective management strategies in aquifers in arid to semi-arid areas.
期刊介绍:
Applied Geochemistry is an international journal devoted to publication of original research papers, rapid research communications and selected review papers in geochemistry and urban geochemistry which have some practical application to an aspect of human endeavour, such as the preservation of the environment, health, waste disposal and the search for resources. Papers on applications of inorganic, organic and isotope geochemistry and geochemical processes are therefore welcome provided they meet the main criterion. Spatial and temporal monitoring case studies are only of interest to our international readership if they present new ideas of broad application.
Topics covered include: (1) Environmental geochemistry (including natural and anthropogenic aspects, and protection and remediation strategies); (2) Hydrogeochemistry (surface and groundwater); (3) Medical (urban) geochemistry; (4) The search for energy resources (in particular unconventional oil and gas or emerging metal resources); (5) Energy exploitation (in particular geothermal energy and CCS); (6) Upgrading of energy and mineral resources where there is a direct geochemical application; and (7) Waste disposal, including nuclear waste disposal.