Modeling the Hydrogeochemical Processes and Source of Ions in the Groundwater of Aquifers within Kasra-Nukhaib Region (West Iraq) - International Journal of Geosciences

Volume 7, Issue 10 (October 2016)

ISSN Print: 2156-8359 ISSN Online: 2156-8367

Google-based Impact Factor: 0.56 Citations h5-index & Ranking

Modeling the Hydrogeochemical Processes and Source of Ions in the Groundwater of Aquifers within Kasra-Nukhaib Region (West Iraq) ()

HTML XML

Download as PDF (Size: 3621KB) PP. 1156-1181

DOI: 10.4236/ijg.2016.710087 3,374 Downloads 6,353 Views Citations

Author(s)

Bayan Muhie Hussien¹, Abed Salih Faiyad²

Affiliation(s)

¹College of Applied Sciences, University of Anbar, Hit, Iraq.
²College of Pure Sciences, University of Anbar, Ramadi, Iraq.

ABSTRACT

Hydrogeological investigation of groundwater has been performed within Kasra- Nukhaib district (west Iraq). The physicochemical analyses of the groundwater samples collected from Um Erdhuma-Tayarat aquifer are used in determination of hydrogeochemical processes, hydrochemical facies, hydrochemical ratio, and saturation indices supported by phreeqc software. The monitoring network of groundwater quality consists of twelve physiochemical variables in twenty four water wells were determined, aiming to examine the hydrogeo-chemical phenomena which are benefit in groundwater development and support the plans of future uses (exploitation) and groundwater management. A hydrogeological model was prepared to examine qualitative evaluation of aquifers media related to geochemical processes. Spatial hydrochemical bi-models were achieved for quantitative interpretation. Various graphical plots such as Piper, Durov, and Gibbs diagrams are used in proving different geochemical processes. The results are correlated with standards classifications to deduce the hydrogeo-chemical phenomena. The results showed that the groundwater of Um Erdhuma-Tayarat aquifer has a property of Carbonate weathering represents the major hydrogeochemical processes. In addition, ion exchange and reverse ion exchange were two possible processes of water-rock interaction (e.g. dolomitization processes) within the hydrogeologic system. Also, the evaporation process and mixing action of recharge vadose waters, and ancient trapped fossil waters have a moderate effect on the evolution of groundwater quality. An increased salt content is observed in groundwater at different static water levels indicating mixing with various sources. The mechanism controlling groundwater chemistry is originally related to geogenic process. In addition, anthropogenic activities have not significantly altered the geochemical nature of groundwater in the aquifers system.

KEYWORDS

Groundwater, Ion Exchange, Water-Rock Interaction, Geochemical Process

Share and Cite:

Hussien, B. and Faiyad, A. (2016) Modeling the Hydrogeochemical Processes and Source of Ions in the Groundwater of Aquifers within Kasra-Nukhaib Region (West Iraq). International Journal of Geosciences, 7, 1156-1181. doi: 10.4236/ijg.2016.710087.

Cited by

[1]	Groundwater Quality, Health Risk Assessment, and Source Distribution of Heavy Metals Contamination around Chromite Mines: Application of GIS …
	International Journal of …, 2023

[2]	Assessment of groundwater mineralization processes in the Garâat Douza-Tebeddit shallow aquifer, Southwestern Tunisia: an integrated geoelectrical and …
	Carbonates and …, 2022

[3]	Groundwater Quality for Drinking and Non-Carcinogenic Risk of Nitrate in Urban and Rural Areas of Fereidan, Iran
	Exposure and Health, 2022

[4]	Characterization of Karst Springs from Zagros Mountain in southwestern Iran
	Environmental Earth …, 2022

[5]	Groundwater Quality Index Mapping for Irrigation Purposes in the El Hezma‐El Hmila Aquifer (Medenine, Tunisia)
	CLEAN–Soil, Air, Water, 2022

[6]	Assessment of the effects of anthropogenic activities on the El Arich groundwater using hydrogeochemistry, GIS and multivariate statistical techniques: A case study of …
	Environmental Quality …, 2022

[7]	Zenhom E. Salem1*, Abdelaziz ElNahrawy1, Abdullah M. Attiah2 and Joshua N. Edokpayi3
	2022

[8]	Hydraulic Characteristics of Dammam Aquifer in Sayed Al-Shuhadaa Agricultural city, Karbala-Iraq
	Ghanimy - Basrah Journal of Science, 2022

[9]	Vertical and spatial evaluation of the groundwater chemistry in the Central Nile Delta Quaternary aquifer to assess the effects of human activities and seawater …
	Frontiers in …, 2022

[10]	Application of Experimental and Modelling Techniques to Estimate the Effects of Landfill Leachate on Soil and Water
	2021

[11]	Space-time hydrochemical variations and water quality of Euphrates river
	2021

[12]	Hydrogeochemistry and groundwater quality assessment using the water quality index and heavy-metal pollution index in the alluvial plain of Atibaia river-Campinas …
	Groundwater for Sustainable …, 2021

[13]	SOLUTE TRANSPORT AND SOLUTIONAL DENUDATION RATE OF CARBONATE KARST IN THE SEMI-ARID ZAGROS REGION (SOUTHWESTERN IRAN).
	Journal of Cave & …, 2021

[14]	Hydrogeochemical framework of groundwater within the Asutifi-North District of the Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana
	2021

[15]	Evaluation of Groundwater Quality for Suitability of Irrigation Purposes: A Case Study in the Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand
	2020

[16]	HYDROGEOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND MODELLING OF GROUND WATER IN MBEERE SOUTH SUB-COUNTY, EMBU COUNTY, KENYA
	2020

[17]	Estudio de la hidrogeoquímica y calidad del agua subterránea en la cuenca del lago de Cuitzeo
	2020

[18]	Groundwater flow patterns and distribution of geochemical facies in Gombe and Environs, North East Nigeria
	2019

[19]	Hydrogeochemical Analysis and Spatial Distribution of Groundwater Quality in Roundhill Landfill Vicinity of South Africa
	2019

[20]	Hydrogeochemistry of Ground Water in Mbeere South Sub-County, Kenya
	2018

[21]	Determination of Lateral Hydraulic Connection of the Regional Aquifers in the Western Desert-Iraq using Hydrochemical and Hydrogeological data
	2018

[22]	Surface Water‐Groundwater Interaction in the Guanzhong Section of the Weihe River Basin, China
	2018

[23]	Ağın (Elâzığ) çevresinde Alt Miyosen yaşlı kırıntılı ve karbonatlı birimlerden beslenen yeraltı sularının hidrojeokimyasal karakteristikleri

	+1 323-425-8868
	customer@scirp.org
	+86 18163351462(WhatsApp)
	1655362766

	Paper Publishing WeChat

Journals Menu

Home

About SCIRP

Service

Policies