Haskell, D.; Heo, J.; Park, J.; Dong, C. Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater Quality Parameters for Ogallala Aquifer in the Southern High Plains Region, USA. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2022, 19, 8453.
Haskell, D.; Heo, J.; Park, J.; Dong, C. Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater Quality Parameters for Ogallala Aquifer in the Southern High Plains Region, USA. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 8453.
Haskell, D.; Heo, J.; Park, J.; Dong, C. Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater Quality Parameters for Ogallala Aquifer in the Southern High Plains Region, USA. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2022, 19, 8453.
Haskell, D.; Heo, J.; Park, J.; Dong, C. Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater Quality Parameters for Ogallala Aquifer in the Southern High Plains Region, USA. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 8453.
Abstract
The purposes of this study are to analyze the groundwater quality of Ogallala Aquifer and evaluate the hydrological characteristics in the southern High Plains region of the Permian Basin, Texas. Levels of chloride, fluoride, nitrate, pH, selenium, and total dissolved solids (TDS) were analyzed through the years 1990-2016. A total of 133 wells were collected from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) which is an open database by the US government. Statistical analysis was utilized to evaluate the groundwater quality and propose trends. The average levels of the contaminants were compared to their respective Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Potential human health risks that each contaminant possesses were described. Possible sources of each contaminant were discussed with oil/gas activities, agricultural practices, and other human actions impact its conditions. This research provides important information for groundwater quality of Ogallala aquifer and contributes on understanding the response to development in the Permian Basin, Texas.
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Environmental Science
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