Abstract
Denitrification coupled to pyrite oxidation is a natural attentuation process for nitrate in groundwater. Side effects include the mobilization of trace metals, the production of sulfate and changes in groundwater pH. These changes all potentially threaten groundwater quality. In this study, we investigate this process in a sandy aquifer using multi-isotope (δ 34S-SO 4, δ 18O-SO 4, δ 15 N-NO 3, δ 18O-NO 3) and microbial analyses. Our study area is located at Oostrum, the Netherlands, where maximum concentrations of nitrate and sulfate in groundwater are 8 mM (500 mg/L) and 4 mM (400 mg/L), respectively. © 2010 Taylor & Francis Group, London.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Water-Rock Interaction |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 13th international conference on Water-rock interaction WRI-13, Guanajuato, Mexico, 16–20 August 2010 |
Editors | Peter Birkle, Ignacio S. Torres-Alvarado |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 975-978 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-0-203-83404-6 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-0-415-60426-0 |
Publication status | Published - 16 Aug 2010 |