Hydrogeological interactions between Tiscapa lagoon and Las Sierras aquifer: a stable isotope study
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https://doi.org/10.5377/recoso.v7i12.19654Keywords:
Groundwater; lagoons; stable isotopes; isotope enrichment; evaporationAbstract
The study of the behavior and mechanism of recharge-discharge in aquifers is crucial for the sustainable management of water resources, especially in urban areas such as Managua. The objective of the research was to trace the movement of water from the Tiscapa Lagoon to the Las Sierras aquifer using stable isotopes of Oxygen 18 (δ18O) and Deuterium (δ2H) as tracers. A total of 322 δ18O and δ2H results were analyzed in the study, in the matrices of precipitated water, groundwater, Laguna de Tiscapa and Lake Xolotlán, to investigate who exerts influence on the Las Sierras aquifer, specifically in the area between Lakes Tiscapa and Lake Xolotlán. The main findings were the classification of two types of groundwater; one located south of Laguna Tiscapa with an average of -7.10‰ of δ18O associated with direct recharge from precipitation and another located between Laguna de tiscapa and Lake Xolotlán with an average of -5.93‰ of δ18O, and shows a direct influence of the waters of Laguna de Tiscapa with -4.53‰ of δ18O. That is, the Influence of the Laguna to the Las Sierras aquifer occurs in the northern and northeastern areas, indicating a significant recharge process. While the waters of Lake Xolotlán do not influence the groundwater of the Las Sierras aquifer. These findings are fundamental for the planning and management of water resources, ensuring a sustainable and efficient use of the aquifer.
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