Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 10
Published: April 16, 2024
The
study
aims
to
understand
the
hydrochemical
characteristics
and
groundwater
suitability
for
agricultural
drinking
purposes.
For
this
purpose,
21
samples
were
collected,
major
physicochemical
parameters
such
as
pH,
EC,
TDS,
temp,
salinity,
Ca2+,
Mg2+,
Na+,
K+,
HCO3−,
Cl−,
SO42−
analyzed,
followed
by
standard
analytical
procedures.
Different
quality
graphical
representations
constructed
using
Aqua
Chem
software.
results
indicate
alkaline
with
fresh
moderate
saline
in
nature,
sixty-eight
percent
of
suitable
accordance
WHO,
thirty-two
unsuitable
due
excess
amount
different
ionic
concentrations
derived
from
natural
various
anthropogenic
sources.
Irrigation
water
SAR,
PI,
Na
%,
RSBC,
MR,
KR
used
irrigation
suitability.
US
salinity
diagram
exemplifies
that
most
fall
C3S1
category
high
hazard
low
alkali
hazard.
Wilcox
plot
reveals
80%
found
under
very
good
permissible
limits,
few
doubtful
salinity.
Permeability
index
values
show
is
irrigation.
Three
facies
identified
dominance
order
mixed
CaMgCl,
NaCl,
CaCl.
Gibb’s
suggests
evaporation
rock-water
interaction
are
dominant
mechanisms
controlling
chemistry
present
area.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
44(1), P. 60 - 72
Published: July 5, 2023
Groundwater
contamination
by
nitrate
and
heavy
metals
is
a
growing
global
concern
due
to
its
detrimental
effects
on
human
health
through
ingestion
dermal
exposure.
This
study
aimed
assess
the
concentrations
of
(Pb,
Cu,
Cd,
Fe)
in
groundwater
evaluate
associated
risks
among
different
age
groups
(females,
males,
children)
Nnewi
Awka
regions
southeast
Nigeria.
Standard
methods
were
followed.
Ten
samples
collected
from
each
locality,
their
physicochemical
parameters
analyzed.
The
evaluation
metal
levels
was
conducted
using
cancer
hazard
index
as
indicators
public
impact.
results
showed
that
while
within
acceptable
limits,
exceeded
permissible
all
samples.
Carcinogenic
risk
(CR)
analysis
revealed
approximately
40%
80%
permitted
range
≤1
×
10
−6–1
−4.
In
region,
order
toxicity
Cd
>
Pb
Cu
Fe,
Awka,
it
resulting
severe
non-carcinogenic
hazards
for
users.
identified
most
significant
contaminants
impacting
water
quality
both
regions.
Children
exhibited
greater
vulnerability
compared
adults
areas.
These
findings
contribute
our
understanding
localized
contamination,
highlight
children,
emphasize
importance
regular
monitoring
management
practices.
Water,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(15), P. 2311 - 2311
Published: July 25, 2022
Combining
hydrogeochemical
characterization
and
a
hyperspectral
reflectance
measurement
can
provide
knowledge
for
groundwater
security
under
different
conditions.
In
this
study,
comprehensive
examinations
of
173
samples
were
carried
out
in
Makkah
Al-Mukarramah
Province,
Saudi
Arabia.
Physicochemical
parameters,
water
quality
indices
(WQIs),
spectral
(SRIs)
combined
to
investigate
controlling
factors
using
multivariate
modeling
techniques,
such
as
partial
least-square
regression
(PLSR)
principal
component
(PCR).
To
measure
status,
the
drinking
index
(DWQI),
total
dissolved
solids
(TDS),
heavy
metal
(HPI),
contamination
degree
(Cd),
pollution
(PI)
calculated.
Standard
analytical
methods
used
assess
nineteen
physicochemical
parameters.
The
typical
values
ions
metals
follows:
Na2+
>
Ca2+
Mg2+
K+,
Cl−
SO42−
HCO3−
NO3−
CO32−;
Cu
Fe
Al
Zn
Mn
Ni,
respectively.
characteristics
examined
revealed
that
Ca-HCO3,
Na-Cl,
mixed
Ca-Mg-Cl-SO4,
Na-Ca-HCO3
main
mechanisms
governing
chemistry
load
seawater
intrusion,
weathering,
water-rock
interaction.
According
WQIs
results,
DWQI
2.5%
categorized
excellent,
18.0%
good,
28.0%
poor,
21.5%
extremely
30.0%
unfit
drinking.
HPI
Cd
all
had
low
better
quality.
Furthermore,
PI
showed
resources
not
affected
by
but
slightly
Wadi
Fatimah
due
rock–water
Linear
models
demonstrated
significant
relationships
majority
SRIs
paired
with
(R
varied
from
−0.40
0.
75),
TDS
0.46
0.74)
studied
wadies.
general,
PLSR
PCR
estimations
than
individual
SRI.
conclusion,
grouping
WQIs,
SRIs,
PLSR,
PCR,
GIS
tools
provides
clear
image
suitability
its
elements.
