Use of ionic concentrations in mapping ground-water flow: Wilcox-Carrizo aquifer system (paleogene), east Texas

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Geol. Soc. Am., Abstr. Programs; (United States)

OSTI ID:7075383

Ambrose, M L; Kaiser, W R; Fogg, G E

Ground water in the Wilcox-Carrizo aquifer system of East Texas interacts with the rock matrix an devolves along the flow path from a Ca-HCO/sub 3/ to a Na-HCO/sub 3/ type. Ionic concentrations were mapped to identify possible regional groundwater flow components and to provide a baseline for evaluating impacts of lignite mining in the Wilcox Group. Hydrochemical mapping complements hydraulic head mapping and helps define recharge and discharge areas. Because the concentrations of major ions are distributed log-normally, log-transformed molar concentrations were mapped, allowing the regional trends to be readily identified.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Texas, Austin (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7075383
• Report Number(s): CONF-8510489-
• Journal Information: Geol. Soc. Am., Abstr. Programs; (United States), Vol. 17; Conference: 98. annual meeting of the Geological Society of America, Orlando, FL, USA, 28 Oct 1985
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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