Advances in Earth Science ›› 2013, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (1): 51-61. doi: 10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2013.01.0051

Previous Articles     Next Articles

Hot Topics and Trends in the Study of High Arsenic Groundwater

Jia Yongfeng, Guo Huaming   

  1. 1.State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing100083, China; 2.School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences, Beijing100083, China
  • Received:2012-08-16 Revised:2012-11-13 Online:2013-01-10 Published:2013-01-10

Jia Yongfeng, Guo Huaming. Hot Topics and Trends in the Study of High Arsenic Groundwater[J]. Advances in Earth Science, 2013, 28(1): 51-61.

High-arsenic groundwater widely spreads in the world, which has posed a great threat to human health. Mechanisms of arsenic mobilization in aquifer systems have been considered to be worldwide scientific issues. We outline characteristics of spatial distribution of high-arsenic groundwater and arsenic enrichment mechanisms. Controls of dissolved organic matter and groundwater flow on arsenic mobilization in groundwater are reviewed and discussed. Recent studies reveal synergistic effect of dissolved organic matter and microbial processes on genesis of high arsenic groundwater. Spatial and temporal variations of higharsenic groundwater and anthropogenic activities affecting the high-arsenic groundwater distribution have recently been characterized, and gradually become the hot topics in this field. These aspects are of great significance in enriching our understanding of transportation and transformation in aquifer systems and finding low-arsenic water resources for sustainable water development in arsenic-affected areas.

No related articles found!
Viewed
Full text


Abstract