Case Studies
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Other case studies include:
Groundwater Monitoring Project Case Studies:
Client: Department of Water
Site: North Perth Basin
Project: A hydrogeochemical survey within the North Perth Basin to characterise the shallow aquifer for planning purposes.
Completed a hydrogeochemical survey of 227 bores located within the North Perth Basin. This involved sampling and analysis of the from the shallow monitoring bores of the superficial aquifer on a basin-wide scale to provide baseline data for future comparison which will lead to improved understanding of changes in groundwater quality due to variations in climate, land use and groundwater abstraction.
The objective of the study was to gather the hydrogeochemcial information needed to identify:
- The probable physical processes and chemical reactions occurring within the superficial aquifer.
- The significant parameters needed to measure mineralogical controls.
- The source of groundwater and its flow pattern.
The chemical analyses were used to prepare hydrochemical maps and diagrams that show the spatial and stratigraphical distribution of the chemical constituents of groundwater in the North Perth Basin. These maps and diagrams assist DOW to interpret the relationship between chemical constituents and hydrogeological parameters.
