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Seasonal and spatial changes of metal concentrations in groundwater outflows from porous sediments in the Gryżyna-Grabin Tunnel Valley in western Poland

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Groundwater outflows (springs and seeps) from porous sediments on European lowlands play a significant role in the surface water balance. It is therefore important to document these outflows’ water quality and spatial and temporal changes. The present study focused on changes in iron, manganese, and heavy metals in waters of groundwater outflows in an area of low anthropogenic impact—the Gryżyna-Grabin Tunnel Valley in western Poland. Eleven outflows were studied for a period of 2 years. Most of the samples analyzed revealed low element contents and little variation in time and space. Only values of iron and lead were above World Health Organization limits for drinking water. The concentrations of these elements were also variable in time and space. The seasonal changes in iron content are probably due to natural, temperature- and pH-controlled reactions of shallow groundwater with aquifer sediments. On the other hand, the elevated lead content points to regional water contamination.

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This study was supported by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education through research grant No. 3673/T02/2007/32. The help of Mr. Hieronim Wasielewski during fieldwork is greatly acknowledged.

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  1. Institute of Physical Geography and Environmental Planning, Adam Mickiewicz University, 27 Dzięgielowa Street, 61-680, Poznan, Poland

    Anna Maria Szczucińska & Marek Marciniak

  2. Department of Hydrogeology and Water Protection, Adam Mickiewicz University, 16 Maków Polnych Street, 61-686, Poznan, Poland

    Marcin Siepak

  3. Department of Water and Soil Analysis, Adam Mickiewicz University, 24 Drzymały Street, 60-613, Poznan, Poland

    Anetta Zioła-Frankowska

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Szczucińska, A.M., Siepak, M., Zioła-Frankowska, A. et al. Seasonal and spatial changes of metal concentrations in groundwater outflows from porous sediments in the Gryżyna-Grabin Tunnel Valley in western Poland. Environ Earth Sci 61, 921–930 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-009-0407-8

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