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Influence of coal mining on regional karst groundwater system: a case study in West Mountain area of Taiyuan City, northern China

Authors: Xiaojuan Qiao, Guomin Li, Ming Li, Jinlong Zhou, Jie Du, Chengyuan Du, Zhonghui Sun

Published in: Environmental Earth Sciences | Issue 6/2011

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Karstic limestone formations in the West Mountain area are important water resources for Taiyuan City in Shanxi Province, northern China, which is also known for its large-scale coal mining production. In this study area, groundwater is not only exploited for water supply purposes but also drained because of coal mining. The process of coal mining changes both the quantity of the karst springs and the quality of karst groundwater system because of overexploitation and overdrainage. In this paper, the influence of coal mining on the groundwater is analyzed from a qualitative and quantitative perspective. The hydrochemical analysis results reflect the relationship of the recharge, runoff, and drainage; the features of the medium; and water-rock interactions. Based on a qualitative understanding of the geological deposition and characteristics of the groundwater flow system, three-dimensional groundwater flow models are established and applied to several scenarios to explore the quantitative influence and allow better protection of the groundwater environment and better utilization of water resources.

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Title: Influence of coal mining on regional karst groundwater system: a case study in West Mountain area of Taiyuan City, northern China
Authors: Xiaojuan Qiao
Guomin Li
Ming Li
Jinlong Zhou
Jie Du
Chengyuan Du
Zhonghui Sun
Publication date: 01-11-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Environmental Earth Sciences / Issue 6/2011
Print ISSN: 1866-6280
Electronic ISSN: 1866-6299
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-010-0586-3

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