Geochemistry of aquifer in contact with alum shale: Evidence of limited contaminant transfers

J. Sterpenich, E.C. Gaucher, N.H. Schovsbo, J.G. Lerat, R. Mosser-Ruck, J. Pironon

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Abstract

An aquifer and an aquitard in contact with the Alum Shale Formation (Bornholm Island, Denmark) have been sampled and analyzed for their contents in metals and radionuclides. High concentrations of some metals have been found in the aquitard within the formation. However, the overlying aquifer shows low concentration of metals and this provides evidence that the transfer of contaminants into the aquifer is naturally limited.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)786-789
Number of pages4
JournalProcedia Earth and Planetary Science
Volume17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event15th Water-Rock Interaction International Symposium - Evora, Portugal
Duration: 16 Oct 201621 Oct 2016
Conference number: 15

Programme Area

  • Programme Area 3: Energy Resources

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