Seasonal variation in nature and chemical compositions of spring water in Cuihua Mountain,Shaanxi Province,central China |
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| Authors: | Jingbo Zhao Changyan Wang Zhangdong Jin Guizhen Sun Jun Xiao |
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| Institution: | (1) College of Tourism and Environment Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, 710062, Shaanxi, China;(2) SKLLQG, Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi’an, 710075, Shaanxi, China |
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| Abstract: | Two springs (Cuihua Spring, Shuiqiuchi Spring) in Cuihua Mountain of the Qinling Mountains were observed and sampled monthly
during 2004 and 2005 to trace their physical properties and chemical compositions with seasons. Although both pH values and
cation (Ca2+, Mg2+, K+, and Na+) contents of Cuihua Spring are higher than those of Shuiqiuchi Spring, seasonal variations in both springs are obvious. The
pH values of both spring waters are between 5.69 and 6.98, lower than that of rainwater during summer and autumn. From January
to November, the pH values of both springs similarly vary from high to low and then to high again. Variations in electric
conductivities of two spring waters are contrary, although their electric conductivities are positively correlative with the
cation content respectively. This can be attributed to different water sources of the two springs or different acidic rocks
they passed. The contents of HCO3
−, Ca2+, Mg2+, K+, and Na+ are low, indicating a low silicate weathering that the strata in this district are mainly composed of granite and schist
of quartz and mica. Differing from change in spring water in karst regions of South China where abundant precipitation and
dilution of rainwater cause low pH and electric conductivity in summer and autumn, the seasonal variations in the pH values
and the electric conductivities of two springs in Qinling Mountains are attributed to seasonal changes in CO2 produced by microorganisms’ activity in soil within respective year, rather than rainfall. The microorganisms’ activity in
soil produces more CO2 during summer and autumn. Therefore, the water nature of springs in silicate regions chiefly reflects the seasonal changes
of CO2 produced by the microorganisms in soil. |
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| Keywords: | Qinling Mountains Spring water Silicate Seasonality Soil CO2 |
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