Physical, chemical, bacteriological and radioisotopic parameters from springs and wells around Jocotitlan volcano, Mexico. (3rd March 2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gomez, Araceli Baca; Segovia, N.; Miranda, Veronica Martinez; Armienta, M.A.; Reyes, Rosa; Garcia, Jose; Munoz, Beatriz; Seidel, J.L.
• Is Part Of: International journal of environment and pollution. Volume 26:Number 1-3(2006)
• Page Start: 266
• Page End: 283
• Publication Date: 2006-03-03
• Subjects: volcanic area -- water chemistry -- geothermal reservoir temperature -- radon content -- radium content -- Mexico -- wells -- springs -- drinking water -- trace elements -- bacteriological contamination -- water pollution -- water quality; Environmental policy -- Periodicals; Environmental engineering -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Periodicals; Pollution -- Periodicals; 363.73
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-4352

Abstract

Samples from seven springs and two wells around Jocotitlan volcano (Mexico), mainly used as drinking water supplies, were studied for physical, chemical, bacteriological and radioisotopic parameters. The temperature of the majority of the water was 5°C higher than the average atmospheric temperature of the zone, indicating a geothermal potential. The water type was bicarbonated mixed, related to magmatic CO2 absorption, and showed a dilution factor from meteoric waters. Calculations of the geothermal reservoir temperature indicate a potential use for direct rural and industrial applications. Trace elements, including radon and radium, were within the drinking water standards. Four springs showed bacteriological contamination due to cattle access and domestic waste pollution.