Spatial Distribution of Ions in Groundwater under Agricultural Land
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 130, Issue 6
Abstract
This study investigated the characteristics of shallow groundwater quality under agricultural areas dominated by rice paddy fields, vegetable fields, and a residential zone on an alluvial basin by examining spatial distributions of , , , and concentrations. Seasonal changes in spatial distribution of ion concentrations during one cultivation period and the causes of the changes were discussed. Changes in spatial distribution of and concentrations of the groundwater were mainly affected by seasonal changes in precipitation concentrations. concentration was strongly influenced by fertilization of vegetable fields and a following heavy rainfall. Elevated concentration was less likely to occur under paddy fields than under vegetable fields. It was suggested that paddy fields might mitigate contamination of shallow groundwater possibly because of denitrification in paddy soil in an anaerobic state during ponding. As for , it was acknowledged that there could be a specific point source near a particular observation well.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 130 • Issue 6 • December 2004
Pages: 468 - 475
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Published online: Nov 15, 2004
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