Hydrogeochemical Processes and Controls on Water Quality and Water Management

Research Article| June 01, 2011 Hydrogeochemical Processes and Controls on Water Quality and Water Management Chen Zhu; Chen Zhu 1Department of Geological Sciences, Indiana University 1001 East 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-1405, USA E-mail: chenzhu@indiana.edu Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Franklin W. Schwartz Franklin W. Schwartz 2School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University Columbus, OH 43210, USA E-mail: schwartz.11@osu.edu Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information Chen Zhu 1Department of Geological Sciences, Indiana University 1001 East 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-1405, USA E-mail: chenzhu@indiana.edu Franklin W. Schwartz 2School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University Columbus, OH 43210, USA E-mail: schwartz.11@osu.edu Publisher: Mineralogical Society of America First Online: 09 Mar 2017 Online ISSN: 1811-5217 Print ISSN: 1811-5209 © 2011 by the Mineralogical Society of America Elements (2011) 7 (3): 169–174. https://doi.org/10.2113/gselements.7.3.169 Article history First Online: 09 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Chen Zhu, Franklin W. Schwartz; Hydrogeochemical Processes and Controls on Water Quality and Water Management. Elements 2011;; 7 (3): 169–174. doi: https://doi.org/10.2113/gselements.7.3.169 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyElements Search Advanced Search Abstract The chemical constituents in water determine its potability, usability for agriculture and recreation, and interactions with biological systems. Anthropogenic processes have significantly influenced the geochemistry of water in many regions. Physical, chemical, and biological processes control the chemistry and chemical evolution of water in natural and contaminated systems. Advances in our ability to quantify these processes will improve our ability to manage our water resources, help us identify potential sources of contamination, and illuminate potential solutions to water-quality problems. Particularly impressive are the applications of chemical and isotopic tracers, which can track water movement and quantify water fluxes on the surface and in the subsurface. To better address societal needs, future advances will require a holistic approach to interpreting geochemical data. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.