Source of saline groundwater in basal Pennsylvanian sandstones, southwestern Illinois: Implications for fluid mixing and water-rock interactions

Saline groundwater is common in basal Pennsylvanian sandstones in southwestern Illinois. It is an environmental concern because well water is an important source of drinking water for local residents and farms. The origin of this saline groundwater is poorly understood. In this study, I combine hydrochemistry, isotope geochemistry, and petrography to evaluate the importance of fluid mixing and water-rock interactions in producing the saline groundwater.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Geology

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Hwang, Hue-Hwa

Contributors dc:contributor

• Anderson, Thomas F.

• Geology
• Hydrology
• Environmental Sciences
• Geochemistry

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1996 Hwang, Hue-Hwa

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

9780591199093
AAI9712319
(UMI)AAI9712319

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/20936