Hydrochemical characteristics of rural community groundwater supply in Blantyre, southern Malawi
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- 作者：Harold Wilson Tumwitike Mapomaa ; b ; hmapoma@poly.ac.mw" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Xianjun Xiea ; xianjun.xie@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Liping Zhanga ; Mathews Tananga Nyirendaa ; Albert Malirob ; Darlington Chimutub
- 关键词：Factor analysis ; Fractured basement ; Groundwater ; Irrigation ; Borehole ; Blantyre
- 刊名：Journal of African Earth Sciences
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：February 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：114
- 期：Complete
- 页码：192-202
- 全文大小：1758 K
文摘
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Wilcox method shows groundwater is suitable for irrigation.
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Langelier Saturation Index indicates the groundwater is devoid of scale forming potential.
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Silicate and carbonate weathering controls mineralization.
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Cation exchange process plays a significant role in the study area.