Water–Rock Interactions across Volcanic Aquifers of the Lece Andesite Complex (Southern Serbia): Geochemistry and Environmental Impact
The study of aquifers of the Lece andesite complex (LAC) and its surroundings yielded a new procedural stepwise analysis that allowed the assessment of the origin of elements, particularly in areas affected by both anthropogenic and natural influences. The methodology uses the mineralogical composit...
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| author | Maja Poznanović Spahić Goran Marinković Darko Spahić Sanja Sakan Ivana Jovanić Marina Magazinović Nataša Obradović |
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| description | The study of aquifers of the Lece andesite complex (LAC) and its surroundings yielded a new procedural stepwise analysis that allowed the assessment of the origin of elements, particularly in areas affected by both anthropogenic and natural influences. The methodology uses the mineralogical composition of the rocks, including the elements available in rocks and groundwater. This study analyzes the element ratios B/Cl<sup>−</sup>, Na<sup>+</sup>/Ca<sup>2+</sup>, Ca<sup>2+/</sup>Mg<sup>2+</sup>, HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>/Cl<sup>−</sup>, and Na<sup>+</sup>/Na<sup>+</sup> + Cl<sup>−</sup>; the correlations are coupled with a statistical analysis. In addition to reevaluating the already published water content, we provide an important new dataset. The results show that the main source of the water contamination with the elements B, F, U, As, Cu, Fe, Zn, Co, and Ni is the processes occurring at the contact between the groundwaters and non-altered/altered (propylitized) andesite rocks. This is also observed in the waters extracted from crystalline schists. The results may help develop an efficient use and assessment of the qualitative water potential of the LAC reservoirs. Similarly, the results highlight the applicability of the groundwaters, facilitating their regional research and use, further encouraging new initiatives for the preservation and protection of human and animal health. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-899bf353b1d64b4d90564ab328467a082023-11-19T18:30:57ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412023-10-011520365310.3390/w15203653Water–Rock Interactions across Volcanic Aquifers of the Lece Andesite Complex (Southern Serbia): Geochemistry and Environmental ImpactMaja Poznanović Spahić0Goran Marinković1Darko Spahić2Sanja Sakan3Ivana Jovanić4Marina Magazinović5Nataša Obradović6Geological Survey of Serbia, Rovinjska 12, 11010 Belgrade, SerbiaGeological Survey of Serbia, Rovinjska 12, 11010 Belgrade, SerbiaGeological Survey of Serbia, Rovinjska 12, 11010 Belgrade, SerbiaCentre of Excellence in Environmental Chemistry and Engineering, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11158 Belgrade, SerbiaGeological Survey of Serbia, Rovinjska 12, 11010 Belgrade, SerbiaGeological Survey of Serbia, Rovinjska 12, 11010 Belgrade, SerbiaGeological Survey of Serbia, Rovinjska 12, 11010 Belgrade, SerbiaThe study of aquifers of the Lece andesite complex (LAC) and its surroundings yielded a new procedural stepwise analysis that allowed the assessment of the origin of elements, particularly in areas affected by both anthropogenic and natural influences. The methodology uses the mineralogical composition of the rocks, including the elements available in rocks and groundwater. This study analyzes the element ratios B/Cl<sup>−</sup>, Na<sup>+</sup>/Ca<sup>2+</sup>, Ca<sup>2+/</sup>Mg<sup>2+</sup>, HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>/Cl<sup>−</sup>, and Na<sup>+</sup>/Na<sup>+</sup> + Cl<sup>−</sup>; the correlations are coupled with a statistical analysis. In addition to reevaluating the already published water content, we provide an important new dataset. The results show that the main source of the water contamination with the elements B, F, U, As, Cu, Fe, Zn, Co, and Ni is the processes occurring at the contact between the groundwaters and non-altered/altered (propylitized) andesite rocks. This is also observed in the waters extracted from crystalline schists. The results may help develop an efficient use and assessment of the qualitative water potential of the LAC reservoirs. Similarly, the results highlight the applicability of the groundwaters, facilitating their regional research and use, further encouraging new initiatives for the preservation and protection of human and animal health.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/20/3653(thermo)mineral aquifersandesitesDjavolja varošFluorborontrace elements |
| spellingShingle | Maja Poznanović Spahić Goran Marinković Darko Spahić Sanja Sakan Ivana Jovanić Marina Magazinović Nataša Obradović Water–Rock Interactions across Volcanic Aquifers of the Lece Andesite Complex (Southern Serbia): Geochemistry and Environmental Impact Water (thermo)mineral aquifers andesites Djavolja varoš Fluor boron trace elements |
| title | Water–Rock Interactions across Volcanic Aquifers of the Lece Andesite Complex (Southern Serbia): Geochemistry and Environmental Impact |
| title_full | Water–Rock Interactions across Volcanic Aquifers of the Lece Andesite Complex (Southern Serbia): Geochemistry and Environmental Impact |
| title_fullStr | Water–Rock Interactions across Volcanic Aquifers of the Lece Andesite Complex (Southern Serbia): Geochemistry and Environmental Impact |
| title_full_unstemmed | Water–Rock Interactions across Volcanic Aquifers of the Lece Andesite Complex (Southern Serbia): Geochemistry and Environmental Impact |
| title_short | Water–Rock Interactions across Volcanic Aquifers of the Lece Andesite Complex (Southern Serbia): Geochemistry and Environmental Impact |
| title_sort | water rock interactions across volcanic aquifers of the lece andesite complex southern serbia geochemistry and environmental impact |
| topic | (thermo)mineral aquifers andesites Djavolja varoš Fluor boron trace elements |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/20/3653 |
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