The investigation of mass transfer in the Karasu karstic aquifer, Konya, Turkey

Ozdemir A., NALBANTÇILAR M. T.

Hydrogeology Journal, vol.10, no.6, pp.656-661, 2002 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s10040-002-0221-9
  • Journal Name: Hydrogeology Journal
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.656-661
  • Keywords: Hydrogeology, Karstic aquifer, Konya, Mass transfer, Turkey
  • Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, the changes in the chemical composition of the groundwater along a flow path were examined by using the water samples collected from unconfined, semi-confined and confined parts of the Karasu karstic aquifer. It was determined that transport of bicarbonate, calcium, and magnesium was dominant in unconfined and semi-confined parts of the aquifer, whereas calcite and dolomite precipitate in the confined parts. On the other hand, gypsum dissolution is present in all parts of the aquifer. In addition, the computed saturation indices explain the occurrences and precipitation of travertines in the Goksu Valley, which is the discharge area for the aquifer.