Impact of formations geology factors on groundwater quality: Case study Garmsar

Gohar Mirakhorlo; Mohammad Nakhaei; Mohammadreza Espahbod; Davoud Jahani; Khalil Rezaei

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS2.8146

Authors

Gohar Mirakhorlo Ph.D. Student, Department of Geology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Mohammad Nakhaei
nakhaeimohammad@gmail.com
Professor, Department of Geology, Kharazmi University, Hesarak Karaj, Corresponding Author, Karaj, Iran
Mohammadreza Espahbod Associate Professor, Department of Geology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Davoud Jahani Associate Professor, Department of Geology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Khalil Rezaei Associate Professor, Department of Geology, Kharazmi University, Hesarak Karaj, Karaj, Iran

Keywords:

geological formations, groundwater quality, aquifer, saturation index

Abstract

Garmsar plain is one of the central desert sub-basins in Semnan province with a warm and dry desert climate. After the HablehRood River, which is the main source of surface water of the area, the groundwater resources of Garmsar plain have a vital role in supplying agricultural and industrial demands; hence, the quality assessment of the groundwater is very important since it has a very great impact on the environment. This study aims to analyze the water quality of the area and determine the effects of geological formations on the hydrochemical deterioration of the groundwater quality in the area. To this aim, the hydrochemical environment of the region was simulated using Qa.Aq, Rockwors16, and GIS10.1 using the upstream of the basin chemical water and groundwater hydrochemistry data, the Garmsar study area was simulated. Besides, mineral saturation indices, hydrochemical water facies, and the total amount of soluble materials were determined, and the diagram of one or more effective hydrochemical variables was drawn. The results show that the most important factor in groundwater quality is the interaction between water and geological facies.

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