Hydrogeochemistry of springwater in Leuwisari subdistrict and surrounding, Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia

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10.2991/978-94-6463-086-2_49How to use a DOI?

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Hydrogeochemistry; Spring; Hydraulic Connectivity

Abstract

The southern foot slope of the Galunggung volcano in Leuwisari subdistrict and surrounding, Tasikmalaya, Indonesia, is abundant in springs. These springs are crucial to the community since they provide water for both domestic and agricultural purposes. However, the hydraulic connection between these springs is still unknown. This study aims to investigate the hydraulic connectivity of springs based on their chemical composition in response to the problem. In order to achieve the goals, the physicochemical characteristics and geochemistry of eight spring in the research region were investigated. The chemical composition of water was classified using the Kurlov formula and presented using fingerprint, composition, and Piper diagrams. The results indicate that the chemical compositions of all spring samples are almost the same and do not change considerably for most characteristics from upstream to downstream, with Cijambe spring being the lone exception. Based on this situation, it is possible to deduce that the Cijambe spring is associated with the shallow aquifer system. Meanwhile, the other seven springs are hydrologically related and associated with the deeper aquifer system. On the other hand, all spring water may originate from a weathered basalt, as shown by the springwater geochemistry assessment. Therefore, the water facies of spring in the study area is mainly classified as Ca-Mg-HCO₃ water. Finally, the hydraulic connectivity of these springs may serve as the basis for the management and development of groundwater in the study area.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Sofia Fadillah
AU  - Wawan Budianta
AU  - Doni Prakasa Eka Putra
AU  - Dwi Agus Kuncoro
AU  - Fabian Priandani
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/12/28
TI  - Hydrogeochemistry of springwater in Leuwisari subdistrict and surrounding, Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Environment, Agriculture and Tourism (ICOSEAT 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 374
EP  - 382
SN  - 2468-5747
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-086-2_49
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-086-2_49
ID  - Fadillah2022
ER  -