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Evaluation for Impacts of Nitrogen Source to Groundwater Quality in Livestock Farming Area

  • Lee, Gyeong-Mi;Park, Sunhwa;Kim, Ki-In;Jeon, Sang-Ho;Song, Dahee;Kim, Deok-hyun;Kim, Tae-Seung;Yun, Seong-Taek;Chung, Hyen Mi;Kim, Hyun-Koo
    • Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer
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    • v.50 no.5
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    • pp.345-356
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    • 2017
  • We investigated 52 livestock farming complexes in Gyeong-Gi and Incheon provinces based on low, medium, and high livestock density and groundwater quality. The objective of this study was to evaluate a relationship between nitrate N concentration in groundwater and animal factors, such as livestock density and animal species. 2,200 groundwater samples for 3 years from 2012 to 2014 at Gyeong-Gi and Incheon provinces were collected and analyzed for pH, EC, DO, ORP, temperature, major anions and cations, such as $NO_3-N$, ${HCO_3}^-$, ${PO_4}^-$, ${SO_4}^{2-}$, $Cl^-$, $NH_4-N$, $K^+$, $Na^+$, $Ca^{2+}$, $Mg^{2+}$, T-N, and TOC. Average concentration of total N for generated load density was $23,973g\;day^{-1}\;km^{-2}$ for cattle, $51,551g\;day^{-1}\;km^{-2}$ for pig, and $52,100g\;day^{-1}\;km^{-2}$ for poultry. For animal feeding species, average ratio for generated load over discharge load was 16.1% for cattle, 7.8% for pig, and 7.1% for poultry. Therefore, cattle feeding region is highly vulnerable for water pollution compared to pig and poultry feeding areas. The concentrations of chloride, nitrate, and total N in the groundwater samples were higher at high animal farming regions than other regions. The average concentration of nitrate, and chloride in groundwater samples was $5.0mg\;L^{-1}$, $16.6mg\;L^{-1}$ for low livestock density, $6.9mg\;L^{-1}$, $17.7mg\;L^{-1}$ for medium livestock density and $7.6mg\;L^{-1}$, $22.7mg\;L^{-1}$ for high livestock density and total nitrogen (T-N) was $7.7mg\;L^{-1}$ for low livestock density, $9.4mg\;L^{-1}$ for medium livestock density, $10.7mg\;L^{-1}$ for high livestock density. In conclusion, based on this research, for managing groundwater quality near livestock farming regions, $Ca-(Cl+NO_3)$ group from the Piper diagram is more efficient than using 19 factors for water quality standard.

A Study of Optimal Water Supply Planning in Mountainous Area (산지유역에서의 최적용수공급방안에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Ji-Hak;Park, Ki-Bum
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.15 no.10
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    • pp.967-973
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    • 2006
  • In this study used tank model and specific discharge to calculate low-flow of mountain basin and supply data that need in water resources plan. Low-flow is calculated byspecific discharge and area ratio method as resulted that calculate storage of low-flow by tank model was construed that showd all similar aspect. In judged to help in water resources plan establishment calculating low-flow using model to supplement uncertainty of observed data in that calculate of low-flow ungaged mountain area. It shows by economical and realistic plan until 12 years after development that run parallel and use economic performance analysis result valley flow and groundwater. But wide area water services and Chungju dam since 12 years onward was expose that is economic.

Operation of Seom River Experimental Watershed in 2007 (2007년 섬강 시험 유역의 운영)

  • Lee, Min-Ho;Choi, Hung-Sik
    • 한국방재학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.02a
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    • pp.699-702
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    • 2008
  • In this study, it has observed the precipitation and stage data at each point every ten minutes for gaining the sustainable, reliable and high-quality hydrological data through operating the experimental watershed in mountainous areas such as Gyecheon located in the upstream of Seom river that is the tributary of Nam-Han river. And it has regularly surveyed the runoff and verified the reliability of data using the uncertainty analysis at the gaging station. So, this study has developed the stage-discharge curve(rating curve) and these results are expected to be used as fundamental data for analyzing the circulation of water through surveying evapotranspiration, soil moisture and level of groundwater in watershed.

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Evaluation of Saltwater Intrusion to Coastal Aquifer by Using Probability Statistics (확률통계기법을 이용한 해안지역 대수층의 염수침입 평가)

  • Cheong, Jae-Yeol;Hamm, Se-Yeong;Kim, Kwang-Koo;Lee, Chung-Mo;Jeon, Hang-Tak;Ok, Soon-Il
    • The Journal of Engineering Geology
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.371-382
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    • 2016
  • Saltwater intrusion in coastal regions can be detected by using numerous geochemical constituents in groundwater. However, insufficient numbers of groundwater data can often make us difficult to interpret saltwater intrusion. Probability statistics technique enables statistical prediction using a limited numbers of water quality data for a wider range and can make to effectively evaluate saltwater intrusion through a characterized distribution of probability. This study evaluated saltwater intrusion by applying probability statistics to the chemical constituents in groundwater, coastal discharge, and stream water in the coastal areas of Busan City. By the result of the study, it is proven that Na+, Mg2+, K+, SO42−, and Cl, abundantly contained in seawater, are valuable indicators for evaluating saltwater intrusion. On the other hand, it is judged that Si4+, Fe2+, NO3, and PO43−, showing similar probability distribution in groundwater, coastal discharge, and stream water, are not appropriate indicators for the detection of saltwater intrusion.

Estimation of Natural Streamflow for the Bokhacheon Middle-upper Watershed (복하천 중상류 유역의 자연유량 산정)

  • Kim, Nam Won;Lee, Jeongwoo;Lee, Jeong Eun
    • Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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    • v.46 no.12
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    • pp.1169-1180
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    • 2013
  • The objectives of this study are to construct the natural streamflow in the Bokhacheon middle-upper watershed using the SWAT-K model and to assess the impacts of groundwater withdrawals, water intake, treated sewage water release on streamflow. The simulated natural streamflow from 2006 to 2013 showed the minimum discharge of $1.7m^3/s$, the annual average discharge of $26.2m^3/s$, the drought flow of $2.0m^3/s$ at the outlet of the study area. The simulated results indicated that the groundwater pumping has induced the decrease of 34% in drought flow against the natural condition and the net water release has caused the increase of 15%, while the combined effects of the groundwater pumping and the net water release have induced the decrease of 19%. It was found out from the simulated natural streamflow data that the specific discharges of the abundant flow, normal flow, low flow, drought flow in the upper-middle channels of the Bokha-cheon watershed have a tendency to increase as the drainage area increases, but the specific discharges showed almost constant values at any downstream point with drainage area more than about 180 $km^2$.

Hydrologic Component Analysis of the Seolma-Cheon Watershed by Using SWAT-K Model (SWAT-K 모형을 이용한 설마천 유역의 수문성분 해석)

  • Kim, Nam-Won;Lee, Ji-Eun;Chung, Il-Moon;Kim, Dong-Pil
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.17 no.12
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    • pp.1363-1372
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    • 2008
  • In this study, long term semi distributed hydrologic model SWAT-K(Korea) is applied to the Seolma-Cheon watershed to analyze the hydrological components. Seolma-Cheon watershed has been operated as the test watershed of Korea Institute of Construction Technology for 13 years. Therefore it has an enough hydrologic data to analyze the hydrologic characteristics of small watershed. Especially, for the proper runoff analysis of steep watershed, calibration is performed reflecting the regression equation of slope and slope length. The simulated discharge shows good agreement with the observed one and the simulated evapotranspiration and groundwater discharge also show satisfactory results. Finally we presents the ratio of major hydrologic components for 3 years with those obsrved ones. This study is the basic research for future analyses such as relationship between hydrologic components and vegetation, watershed sediment nonpoint sources discharge etc.

Assessment of Potential Groundwater Resources for Optimal Management of Coastal Groundwater (해안 지하수 최적관리를 위한 개발가능량 산정 기법)

  • Park, Nam-Sik;Hong, Sung-Hun;Seo, Kyung-Soo
    • Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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    • v.40 no.8
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    • pp.665-675
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    • 2007
  • An equation is developed to estimate potential groundwater resources available for development. This equation is useful for preliminary planning stages prior to detailed design stages. The equation is a function of major factors such as aquifer characteristics, saltwater intrusion length, coastal groundwater discharge and potential locations of pumping wells. Thus, most important factors are taken into account. The equations are derived using well-known analytical solutions. Thus, the basis is scientifically sound. Use of the equation is quite simple since it is an explicit function of variables. A logical method is proposed to assess a radius of influence of a pumping well considering aquifer characteristics and the pumping rate. Applications to a hypothetical problem and comparison with results from a more rigorous numerical simulation model indicate that results obtained from the proposed equation are conservative.

Sensitivity Analysis of a Transient Groundwater Flow Modeling for Tunnel Excavation (터널 굴착에 따른 지하수 유동계의 변화에 대한 수리상수들의 민감도 분석)

  • Jeong Bok- Seon;Koo Min-Ho;Kim Yongje;Lee Jin-Yong
    • The Journal of Engineering Geology
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    • v.14 no.3 s.40
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    • pp.287-300
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    • 2004
  • By using a simple conceptual model, a sensitivity analysis is performed to examine the effects of changing model parameters on the model outputs, the groundwater discharge and the radius of influence, induced by tunnel construction. The results indicate that the model outputs are most sensitive to the tunnel depth and the hydraulic conductivity, and their sensitivities vary with time. It is also revealed that the sensitivity of the specific yield in- creases constantly with time, and therefore it is as important as the hydraulic conductivity for constructing a wet-system tunnel. A transient model is suggested to simulate the stepwise tunnel excavation and the watertight lining. The model is used for a tunnel construction site to predict groundwater mow into the tunnel and the transient response of the surrounding aquifer system. The predicted results are highly sensitive to the hydraulic conductivites assigned by model calibration. Thus, a postaudit should be made to reduce the uncertainty of the predictive model.

Characteristics of Quality and Flow of Water Resources at Palaces in Seoul Metropolitan (서울 시내 궁궐 수원의 수질과 유동 특성)

  • Naranchimeg., B;Lee, Jae-Min;Woo, Nam-C.;Kim, Youn-Tae;Lee, Kang-Jin
    • Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.61-76
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    • 2011
  • This study was objected to provide suggestions for best management practices to restore the cultural and historical values of the wells in Palaces as well as their water qualities. Water resources in the five Palaces in Seoul Metropolitan, including Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Jongmyo Shrine, and Deoksugung, were surveyed for their physical flows and chemical compositions from April to July in 2010. Ground waters in most wells were found at depths within 5 m from the ground surface, showing typical water-table aquifer systems. Hydraulic gradients indicate water resources in Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, and Changgyeonggung flowing toward south, and toward east in Deoksugung area. Especially, water-level fluctuation data at S-10 in Deoksugung implied the influence of groundwater discharge facility. In Jongmyo Shrine, water was not detected in wells, indicating the water level was lower than the well depth. Based on the water chemistry and stable isotope analyses, water resources and their qualities appeared to be formed by the water-rock interaction along the groundwater paths. S-10 (Deoksugung) and S-14 (Changgyeonggung) samples were contaminated with nitrate ($NO_3$) in levels of higher than Korean drinking water standard, 10 mg/L as $NO_3$-N, but once in four sampling campaigns. In the situation that water resources in Palaces still maintain natural characteristics, the materials that will be used for the restoration and improvement of the Palace water supplies should be carefully selected not to disturb the natural integrity. In addition, because the wells are located in the center of metropolitan area, a systematic monitoring should be applied to detect and to manage the potential impacts of underground construction and various pollution sources.