Identification of solute loading sources to a surface stream

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Abstract

A study was performed to identify sources of solute loading to the Dirty Devil River and its major tributaries, in southeastern Utah. A primary goal was to determine the contribution of gypsum dissolution to total dissolved solids concentration, and its potential increase in the future if salinity control measures are instituted. Synoptic field data were collected during the low flow period in October 1983. Data were analyzed using the geochemistry models WATEQF and BALANCE to postulate mineral reactions leading to solute loading. Three known sources of solute loading, involving two different geochemical mechanisms, were clearly discernable. Two additional areas of possible gypsum dissolution were located.

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Rittmaster, R., and Mueller, D., 1986, Identification of solute loading sources to a surface stream: Journal of the American Water Resources Association, v. 22, no. 1, p. 81-89, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-1688.1986.tb01863.x.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Identification of solute loading sources to a surface stream
Series title Journal of the American Water Resources Association
DOI 10.1111/j.1752-1688.1986.tb01863.x
Volume 22
Issue 1
Publication Date June 08, 2007
Year Published 1986
Language English
Publisher Wiley
Description 9 p.
First page 81
Last page 89
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