Hydrochemical Characteristics of Groundwater
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Quality and Contamination".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2020) | Viewed by 7021
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hydrochemistry is an essential part of groundwater resources and it is largely affected by various natural and anthropogenic factors including geological and hydrogeological conditions, and agricultural and industrial activities. The surrounding geology greatly influences the chemical characteristics of groundwater. With increasing groundwater use and elevating sea levels, coastal groundwater experiences a large change in chemical composition and deteriorating quality threatens sustainable use of groundwater resources. The changing climate is accompanied by frequent severe droughts or torrential rainstorms, which affect groundwater chemistry in karst aquifers. Groundwater overdraft for irrigation and the use of various chemical fertilizers distort the chemical composition of groundwater in agricultural areas. Urban groundwater is also exposed to hydrochemical change and contamination due to many industrial activities.
The objective of this Special Issue is to disseminate up-to-date knowledge on hydrochemical characteristics of groundwater. Field investigations, numerical modeling, and case studies are all welcome. The study areas are not limited to the areas mentioned above.
Prof. Jin-Yong Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- groundwater chemistry
- hydrogeological condition
- agricultural and urban groundwaters
- contamination and remediation
- coastal aquifer
- karst aquifer
- ionic and isotopic composition
- earthquake