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To avoid the water quality deterioration that are caused by artificial recharge (AR) of groundwater, potable drinking water has been used as one of the source water for AR to control the side effects caused by the over-exploitation of groundwater. Chemical clogging problems can still be caused by certain chemical components, especially Fe and Al, and a lower concentration of these elements can cause a notable decrease in hydraulic conductivity at the top layer of the infiltration medium. Some components in AR source water can be obstructed by the clogging layer, leading to a change in water quality. The accumulation of total suspended solids (TSS) at the clogging layer can cause physical clogging and worsen the degree of chemical clogging. Although clogging and the related change in water quality were the dominant issues that affect the infiltration rate and health risks during the AR process, the dissolution of the aquifer matrix should also be taken into account. This dissolution contributed to not only the hydraulic conductivity of the infiltration medium but also the potential change in water quality during the aquifer recharge, storage and recovery processes.
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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 40902068, 41002077) and the Science Frontiers and Innovation of Interdisciplinary Studies of Jilin University, China.
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Du, X., Wang, Z. & Ye, X. Potential Clogging and Dissolution Effects During Artificial Recharge of Groundwater Using Potable Water. Water Resour Manage 27, 3573–3583 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-013-0365-5
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