Affiliation:
1. School of Water Resources and Environmental engineering, East China University of Technology
2. China Railway Water Conservancy & Hydropower Planning and Design Group Co., Ltd
3. Jiangxi Coalfield Geological Survey and Research Institute
Abstract
Abstract
Understanding the hydrochemical characteristics and formation processes of groundwater in mining areas is crucial for protecting and utilizing underground water resources. This study analyzed 42 groundwater samples from the Banggou mining area in Peru to determine the spatial-temporal distribution patterns and formation processes of chemical components. Statistical analysis, Gibbs diagrams, ion ratios, and hydrogeochemical modeling techniques were used. The results show that the groundwater in the study area is weakly alkaline (pH = 7.72) and has a total dissolved solids (TDS) range of 253.19 to 17912.82 mg/L, with an average of 2788.31 mg/L. About 55% of the groundwater samples are classified as brackish or saline water. The chemical composition of groundwater is mainly controlled by evaporation, rock weathering, human activities, oxidation of pyrite, and desulfurization reactions. The dissolution of evaporite minerals such as halite and gypsum contributes to the presence of Na+, Cl−, and SO42−, while Ca2+ and Mg2+ mainly come from the dissolution of minerals like calcite, gypsum, dolomite, and silicate. The presence of NO3− is attributed to anthropogenic influences. The hydrogeochemical modeling indicates a strong dissolution tendency for halite and propensity for dissolution for gypsum, calcite, and dolomite. Additionally, pyrite oxidation and cation exchange processes occur from recharge to discharge zones.
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Research Square Platform LLC
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