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Groundwater Quality and Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment Volume II
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Groundwater Quality and Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment Volume II

A special issue of Environments (ISSN 2076-3298).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 16232

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Voudouris

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Department of Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: aquifer Vulnerability; groundwater management; water quality; simulation of water flow; water supply technologies
Dr. Nerantzis Kazakis

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Department of Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: groundwater modelling; groundwater vulnerability assessment; hydrogeochemistry; hydrogeophysics; isotope hydrology; management of aquifer recharge; water resources management; floods; climate change impacts on water resources
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Dear Colleagues,

The Association of Geologists and Mining Engineers of Cyprus, in collaboration with the Hellenic Committee of Hydrogeology (member of the International Association of Hydrogeologists), have organized the 12th International Hydrogeological Conference of Greece, which will take place on 20-22 of March 2022, in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus at the Cleopatra Hotel. We are pleased to invite you to participate in the conference and the linked Special Issue of Environments entitled "Groundwater Quality and Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment Volume II".

The 12th International Hydrogeological Conference aims at convening people from academia, private and public sectors, dealing with all aspects of groundwater. It will be held under the auspices of the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment of the Republic of Cyprus, and it is supported by the Geological Survey Department of Cyprus and Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber.
This conference aims in gathering and disseminating knowledge and good practices on dealing with increasing pressures and challenges on groundwater resources, protection and management, in our ever-changing environment driven by climate change. For more information about the workshop, please visit the following link: https://www.hydrogeologyconference2022.com.cy/en/

Submission of original research papers or reviews to this Special Issue of Environments is open for both participants of the conference and other researchers working in the field of groundwater resources.

Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Voudouris
Dr. Nerantzis Kazakis
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • intrinsic and specific vulnerability
  • pollution risk
  • coastal aquifers
  • karst and fissured rock aquifers
  • GIS environment
  • water quality indices
  • statistical analysis
  • simulation models

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A GIS-Based Comparative Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment Using Modified-DRASTIC, Modified-SINTACS and NV Index in a Porous Aquifer, Greece
by Marios C. Kirlas, Dimitrios K. Karpouzos, Pantazis E. Georgiou and Nicolaos Theodossiou
Environments 2023, 10(6), 95; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/environments10060095 - 04 Jun 2023
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Groundwater vulnerability assessment is of pivotal importance for the sustainable management of groundwater resources, particularly in regions with intense agricultural activity. This research primarily aims to assess and delineate groundwater vulnerability zones using a comparative approach of three different GIS-based modified models, namely [...] Read more.
Groundwater vulnerability assessment is of pivotal importance for the sustainable management of groundwater resources, particularly in regions with intense agricultural activity. This research primarily aims to assess and delineate groundwater vulnerability zones using a comparative approach of three different GIS-based modified models, namely Pesticide DRASTIC-LU, Nitrate SINTACS-LU and Nitrate NV index. For this reason, eight hydrogeological parameters were employed to analyze the spatial distribution of groundwater vulnerability in the Nea Moudania aquifer, Chalkidiki, Greece. This multi-model methodology was implemented to ascertain the most reliable method for the study area. Results indicated that the southern and southwestern parts of the study area exhibited the highest vulnerability potential, whilst the northern part displayed the lowest. Moreover, single-parameter sensitivity analysis has revealed that land use and topography were the most critical parameters of the vulnerability indexes, whereas hydraulic conductivity was the least influential. Finally, the three vulnerability models were validated with nitrate concentrations of groundwater samples. Results revealed that the Nitrate NV index was the most accurate method, trailed by the Pesticide DRASTIC-LU and the Nitrate SINTACS-LU. Full article
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Groundwater Hydrogeochemical and Quality Appraisal for Agriculture Irrigation in Greenbelt Area, Iraq
by Eman Sh. Awad, Noor S. Imran, Muthanna M. Albayati, Vyacheslav Snegirev, Tamara M. Sabirova, Natalia A. Tretyakova, Qusay F. Alsalhy, Mustafa H. Al-Furaiji, Issam K. Salih and Hasan Sh. Majdi
Environments 2022, 9(4), 43; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/environments9040043 - 25 Mar 2022
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This study highlights the groundwater hydrogeochemical characteristics and processes (hydrochemistry characteristics, ion exchange, and salinization) and quality suitability assessment for irrigation purposes from five wells in the Greenbelt area located in northwestern Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq. The suitability of groundwater for irrigation was assessed [...] Read more.
This study highlights the groundwater hydrogeochemical characteristics and processes (hydrochemistry characteristics, ion exchange, and salinization) and quality suitability assessment for irrigation purposes from five wells in the Greenbelt area located in northwestern Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq. The suitability of groundwater for irrigation was assessed based on the irrigation water quality index (IWQI) for thirteen parameters and groundwater quality indices such as total dissolved solids (TDS), electrical conductivity (EC), sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), soluble sodium percent (SSP), residual sodium carbonate (RSC), total hardness (TH), permeability index (PI), potential salinity (PS), Kelley’s ratio (KR), and magnesium hazard ratio (MHR). The IWQI’s average values ranged between 76–139. The results of IWQI for the first and second sampling sites showed values of 139 and 104, respectively, indicating that the groundwater was unsuitable and unsafe for irrigation. In contrast, the IWQI for the third, fourth, and fifth sites were 83, 97, and 76, respectively, indicating that the groundwater was safe and possibly used for irrigation. The EC, TDS, PS, and MHR indices were all found to be unsuitable for irrigation in all five sites, and the KR index was also found to be unsuitable for agricultural irrigation in about 80% of the sites, while it was found that the indices of SAR, SSP, RSC, PI, and TH for all sites were suitable and safe for irrigation. As a result of this study, it has been determined that groundwater in the study area is unsuitable for agricultural irrigation. For sustainable groundwater exploitation, it is advised that a continuous water-quality-monitoring program should be implemented, as well as the development of suitable management practices. Full article
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Chromium in Water and Carcinogenic Human Health Risk
by Maria-Nefeli Georgaki, Marianna Charalambous, Nerantzis Kazakis, Michael A. Talias, Charalampos Georgakis, Theodora Papamitsou and Christina Mytiglaki
Environments 2023, 10(2), 33; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/environments10020033 - 18 Feb 2023
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Understanding the extent of human health risks with an emphasis on carcinogenesis development attributable to potentially toxic chemicals is critical to effective prevention and mitigation strategies. Chromium (Cr), mainly the hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)), is a chemical associated with cancer when found in [...] Read more.
Understanding the extent of human health risks with an emphasis on carcinogenesis development attributable to potentially toxic chemicals is critical to effective prevention and mitigation strategies. Chromium (Cr), mainly the hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)), is a chemical associated with cancer when found in drinking water, making it a major public health issue. This study assessed a possible carcinogenic human health risk among the general population due to exposure to total or hexavalent chromium. We performed a systematic review of the international scientific literature, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) protocol to determine the human risk of cancer mortality and morbidity. In total, 76 articles were checked for eligibility, 13 of which were included in the final systematic review. Only scientific articles from January 2000 to November 2022 published on PubMed were included. Data from both epidemiological ecological studies (Relative Risk and Rate Ratio—RR and Standardized Mortality Rate—SMR) and epidemiological case studies (Lifetime Cancer Risk—LCR, Incremental Lifetime Cancer Risk—ILCR, Cancer Risk—CR, Hazard Quotient—HQ, Hazard Index—HI, Health Risk Assessment—HRA, Disability-Adjusted Life Year—DALY, and Chronic Daily Intake Index—CDI) were included for the overall assessment of carcinogenicity in the general population. According to most articles, there is credible evidence that hexavalent chromium via water is indicated as a major contributor to the global burden of cancer in humans. Some of them emphasize malignant neoplasms in the lung, liver, stomach, and genitourinary system. Although the health index data of the case studies are based on a limited number of samples, they raise concerns about the possibility of an increase in the degree of carcinogenesis. However, there are significant limitations due to the lack of information on the dose and duration of exposure in the target group. Further research involving extensive analysis of the association of the two variables is needed, which depends on more complete information extraction and advanced methodologies. Full article
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