Hydrochemical Characteristics, Quality and Health Risk Assessment of Groundwater

A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydrogeology".

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Dear Colleagues,

Groundwater, which is frequently silent and out of sight, is essential to the global support of ecosystems and communities. Understanding its critical importance is essential as we examine its hydrochemical properties, quality, and health dangers. This hidden resource, which supports billions of people, is essential to domestic needs, industry, and agriculture underneath the surface of the Earth.

The study of groundwater’s hydrochemical composition extends beyond academic curiosity; it is a clarion call for action. The quality of this hidden treasure directly impacts human health and the environment, making it a focal point for research and targeted interventions. Contaminants can infiltrate this vital resource, posing health risks to those reliant on it for daily sustenance. A comprehensive assessment of groundwater quality is not only a scientific duty but a moral requirement.

Facing global challenges like climate change and population growth, the resilience of groundwater reservoirs is critical. Our Special Issue provides a platform for researchers to contribute their expertise in unraveling hydrochemistry intricacies and informing evidence-based policies and practices.

We encourage submissions exploring innovative groundwater assessment approaches, including advanced remote sensing tools. Technology, especially remote sensing, offers a comprehensive understanding of groundwater dynamics, vital for sustainable management.

As custodians of scientific inquiry, we invite you to submit to this Special Issue. Your contributions—through traditional hydrochemical analyses or cutting-edge remote sensing techniques—will enrich our understanding and pave the way for safeguarding this vital resource.

Prof. Dr. Wenbin Shen
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Keywords

  • groundwater
  • hydrochemistry
  • remote sensing
  • water quality
  • sustainable management

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Hydraulic Conductivity Estimation: Comparison of Empirical Formulas Based on New Laboratory Experiments
by Mohammad Reza Goodarzi, Majid Vazirian and Majid Niazkar
Water 2024, 16(13), 1854; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16131854 - 28 Jun 2024
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Hydraulic conductivity (K) is one of the most important characteristics of soils in terms of groundwater movement and the formation of aquifers. Generally, it indicates the ease of infiltration and penetration of water in the soil. It depends on various factors, [...] Read more.
Hydraulic conductivity (K) is one of the most important characteristics of soils in terms of groundwater movement and the formation of aquifers. Generally, it indicates the ease of infiltration and penetration of water in the soil. It depends on various factors, including fluid viscosity, pore size, grain size, porosity ratio, mineral grain roughness, and soil saturation level. Each of the empirical formulas used to calculate K includes one or more of the influencing parameters. In this study, pumping tests from an aquifer were performed by using a hydrology apparatus. Laboratory experiments were conducted on six types of soil with different grain sizes, ranging from fine sand to coarse sand, to obtain K. The experimental-based K values were compared with that of empirical formulas. The results demonstrate that Breyer and Hazen (modified) formulas adequately fit the laboratory values. The novelty of the present study is the comparison of the experimental formulas in completely similar conditions of the same sample, such as porosity, viscosity, and grain size, using the pumping test in a laboratory method, and the results show that the Hazen and the Breyer formulas provide the best results. The findings of this work will help in better development of groundwater resources and aquifer studies. Full article
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