The dynamics of the Akhangaran basin's groundwater level in relation to physical-geographical and anthropogenic factors

Abstract

This article describes the physical and geographical factors of groundwater formation in the Akhangaran river basin and around the Almalyk mining and metallurgical combine (AGMK), changes in groundwater levels at water intakes, precipitation, and evaporation in the study area. Comprehensive research methods, include the analysis of scientific and technical information on the geographical, hydrogeological, geomechanical and mineralogical compositions of the Almalyk industrial region, underground and surface waters, as well as the study of all valuable components by chemical, and X-ray structural methods, and atomic emission spectroscopy. Integration and point methods are used for measuring current velocity. Basic, detailed, abbreviated and graphical methods for measuring water flow are perfomed by electric metrs. Experimental filtration studies are carried out and systems of observation wells are organized. Additionally water temperature is measured with thermocouples and water density, salt concentration, and water pH are measured using ionomers.