On the spatial variation of arsenic in groundwater of the Red River floodplain, Vietnam

D. Postma, F. Larsen, R. Jakobsen, H.U. Sø, J. Kazmierczak, P.T.K. Trang, V.M. Lan, P.H. Viet, H.V. Hoan, D.T. Trung, P.Q. Nhan

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Abstract

We have explored the origin of spatial variations in the arsenic concentration within Holocene aquifers of the Red River floodplain. On the scale of the entire floodplain the groundwater arsenic concentration is related to the sedimentary environment of the aquifer. On a smaller local scale within the floodplain, the arsenic concentration is related to the burial age of the aquifer sediment. A 1D reactive transport model was constructed to predict groundwater arsenic contents over time. Results suggest the meandering history of the Red River determines the arsenic content.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationArsenic Research and Global Sustainability - Proceedings of the 6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016
EditorsProsun Bhattacharya, Marie Vahter, Jerker Jarsjö, Jurate Kumpiene, Arslan Ahmad, Charlotte Sparrenbom, Gunnar Jacks, Marinus Eric Donselaar, Jochen Bundschuh, Ravi Naidu
Place of PublicationLeiden
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages3-4
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)978-1-138-02941-5
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment - Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: 19 Jun 201623 Jun 2016
Conference number: 6

Conference

Conference6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment
Abbreviated titleAS 2016
Country/TerritorySweden
CityStockholm
Period19/06/1623/06/16

Programme Area

  • Programme Area 2: Water Resources

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