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Hydrogeology Journal
Published in: Hydrogeology Journal 3/2021

16-01-2021 | Paper

Evaluation of the influence of river bank infiltration on groundwater in an inland alluvial fan using spectral analysis and environmental tracers

Authors: Qixing Zhang, Hui Liu, Pucheng Zhu, Wei Xu, Xiaosi Su

Published in: Hydrogeology Journal | Issue 3/2021

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Abstract

Understanding the influence of river-water infiltration on groundwater is essential for effective management of groundwater resources adjacent to a losing river. This study evaluates the influence of river-water infiltration in the alluvial fan of the Nalenggele River basin, northwest China, using (1) spectral analysis to analyze river discharges and groundwater levels, and (2) environmental tracers. The fluctuation period of groundwater levels was similar to that of river discharge. However, the time lag was about 50–150 days (increasing with distance from the channel), and the fluctuation period also increased with distance from the channel, from 297 to 990 days; this indicated a weakening influence towards the flanks of the alluvial fan. The total dissolved solids and δ18O values of the groundwater were close to those of the river water when the influence of river bank infiltration was strong. The spatial distribution of groundwater 14C activity reflected the influence of river bank infiltration and the groundwater residence time; 14C activities larger than 50 pMC in groundwater indicated a strong mixing with river water and fast groundwater flow, and reflected the strong influence of river bank infiltration. Data confirmed that the zone of strongest influence was near the river channel (horizontal distance ~5 km, maximum depth 150 m), whereas the zone of weakest influence was in areas far away from both sides of the river channel and near where groundwater seeps to the surface. River bank infiltration should be considered when developing groundwater resources to ensure the security of water supply.
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Metadata
Title
Evaluation of the influence of river bank infiltration on groundwater in an inland alluvial fan using spectral analysis and environmental tracers
Authors
Qixing Zhang
Hui Liu
Pucheng Zhu
Wei Xu
Xiaosi Su
Publication date
16-01-2021
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Hydrogeology Journal / Issue 3/2021
Print ISSN: 1431-2174
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0157
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-020-02290-z

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