• dr Krystyn Rubin
Position: adiunkt
Unit: Instytut Nauk o Ziemi
Adress: 41-200 Sosnowiec, ul. Będzińska 60
Floor: V
Room: 517
Phone: (32) 3689 314
E-mail: krystyn.rubin@us.edu.pl
Publications list: Publications by CINiBA
Publications list: Publications by OPUS
Scopus Author ID: 7101685353
Publications from the Scopus database
2019
Rubin, K.; Rubin, H.; Różkowski, J.; Ślósarczyk, K.; Flasza, A.
In: Biuletyn - Panstwowego Instytutu Geologicznego, vol. 475, no. 475, pp. 199-204, 2019, ISSN: 08676143.
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title = {Risk assessment for the catchment zone of the łazy błȩdowskie GPW s.a. groundwater intake in katowice and its limitations [ANALIZA RYZYKA DLA OBSZARU SPłYWU WÓD PODZIEMNYCH DO UJȩCIA łaZY BłȩDOWSKIE GPW S.A. W KATOWICACH I JEJ OGRANICZENIA]},
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abstract = {The paper presents the procedure of risk assessment for the catchment zone of the łazy Błȩdowskie groundwater intake, performed in accordance with the Water Law Act. Identification and analysis of contamination sources resulting from the land use patterns, as well as water qualitative research and health risk assessment with a view to factors negatively affecting the water quality, were carried out based on the hydrogeological report and analyses. The limitation on risk assessment, constrained by specific local hydrogeological, hydrogeochemical and environmental conditions, was indicated, including the need to establish the sanitary protection zone for the 8bis well. The planned cessation of the activities of Zn-Pb ores mining in the Olkusz area and associated changes in hydrogeochemical and hydrodynamic conditions within the area of the łazy Błȩdowskie groundwater intake were taken into account as well. © 2019 Polish Geological Institute. All rights reserved.},
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The paper presents the procedure of risk assessment for the catchment zone of the łazy Błȩdowskie groundwater intake, performed in accordance with the Water Law Act. Identification and analysis of contamination sources resulting from the land use patterns, as well as water qualitative research and health risk assessment with a view to factors negatively affecting the water quality, were carried out based on the hydrogeological report and analyses. The limitation on risk assessment, constrained by specific local hydrogeological, hydrogeochemical and environmental conditions, was indicated, including the need to establish the sanitary protection zone for the 8bis well. The planned cessation of the activities of Zn-Pb ores mining in the Olkusz area and associated changes in hydrogeochemical and hydrodynamic conditions within the area of the łazy Błȩdowskie groundwater intake were taken into account as well. © 2019 Polish Geological Institute. All rights reserved.
Różkowski, J.; Rubin, H.; Rubin, K.; Siwek, P. M.; Ślósarczyk, K.
International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference, vol. 19, no. 1.2, 2019, ISSN: 13142704, (1).
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title = {Chemical composition and water quality of the cieszyn tufa springs (Southern poland). geochemical conditions and anthropogenic hazards},
author = { J. Różkowski and H. Rubin and K. Rubin and P.M. Siwek and K. Ślósarczyk},
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abstract = {In 2017, on the order of the Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection in Katowice, the study entitled "Identification of pollution sources affecting the chemical composition of water in the area of Natura 2000 The Cieszyn Tufa Springs PLH240001" was prepared. The unique karst area "The Cieszyn Tufa Springs" is located in the Western Carpathians, in the watershed of the Vistula and the Oder. The studied subslope, descending springs, with the discharge of 0.001-2.5 dm3 /s (2017), drain the first aquifer, associated with the Cieszyn limestones, sandstones, marbled shales of the Carpathian flysch (Cretaceous; Jurassic). Waters from the springs were generally qualified as freshwaters (TDS up to 639 mg/dm3 ), HCO3-Ca and HCO3-SO4-Ca, slightly alkaline (pH 7.08-8.21), medium hard and hard (TH 220-498 mgCaCO3/dm3 ), with the O2 content in water 2.04-8.68 mg/dm3, Eh 78-288 mV. Anthropogenic transformations were manifested by higher TDS values (up to 908 mg/dm3 ), TH (up to 744 mg CaCO3/dm3 ), Cl (up to 150 mg/dm3 ), and the decrease of O2 content in water. The concentrations of the majority of constituents in water corresponded to a good, incidentally poor chemical status, e.g. NO2 concentration up to 2.6 mg/dm3, PO4 up to 4.9 mg/dm3. Disturbing are high concentrations of petroleum compounds in water, among others benzo(a)pyrene (up to 0.045 μg/dm3 ) and PAHs (up to 1.6 μg/dm3 ), corresponding to a poor chemical status. The results of hydrogeochemical modeling showed the increase in the saturation index (SIC) value for calcite from-0.12 (in springs) to 1.22 (in watercourses; the area of intense calcareous tufa precipitation) and a simultaneous reduction of pCO2 (partial pressures of carbon dioxide) from 5488 Pa to 142 Pa. The influence of potential pollution sources (mainly related to agriculture; urbanization and road traffic) on the chemical composition of springs water is favoured by vulnerability of groundwater to pollution. A very high and high degree of vulnerability are dominant, approximate travel time of pollutants to groundwater: <5 years and 5-25 years, respectively. © 2019, International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference. All rights reserved.},
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In 2017, on the order of the Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection in Katowice, the study entitled "Identification of pollution sources affecting the chemical composition of water in the area of Natura 2000 The Cieszyn Tufa Springs PLH240001" was prepared. The unique karst area "The Cieszyn Tufa Springs" is located in the Western Carpathians, in the watershed of the Vistula and the Oder. The studied subslope, descending springs, with the discharge of 0.001-2.5 dm3 /s (2017), drain the first aquifer, associated with the Cieszyn limestones, sandstones, marbled shales of the Carpathian flysch (Cretaceous; Jurassic). Waters from the springs were generally qualified as freshwaters (TDS up to 639 mg/dm3 ), HCO3-Ca and HCO3-SO4-Ca, slightly alkaline (pH 7.08-8.21), medium hard and hard (TH 220-498 mgCaCO3/dm3 ), with the O2 content in water 2.04-8.68 mg/dm3, Eh 78-288 mV. Anthropogenic transformations were manifested by higher TDS values (up to 908 mg/dm3 ), TH (up to 744 mg CaCO3/dm3 ), Cl (up to 150 mg/dm3 ), and the decrease of O2 content in water. The concentrations of the majority of constituents in water corresponded to a good, incidentally poor chemical status, e.g. NO2 concentration up to 2.6 mg/dm3, PO4 up to 4.9 mg/dm3. Disturbing are high concentrations of petroleum compounds in water, among others benzo(a)pyrene (up to 0.045 μg/dm3 ) and PAHs (up to 1.6 μg/dm3 ), corresponding to a poor chemical status. The results of hydrogeochemical modeling showed the increase in the saturation index (SIC) value for calcite from-0.12 (in springs) to 1.22 (in watercourses; the area of intense calcareous tufa precipitation) and a simultaneous reduction of pCO2 (partial pressures of carbon dioxide) from 5488 Pa to 142 Pa. The influence of potential pollution sources (mainly related to agriculture; urbanization and road traffic) on the chemical composition of springs water is favoured by vulnerability of groundwater to pollution. A very high and high degree of vulnerability are dominant, approximate travel time of pollutants to groundwater: <5 years and 5-25 years, respectively. © 2019, International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference. All rights reserved.
2018
Witkowski, A. J.; Rubin, H.; Jakóbczyk-Karpierz, S.; Rubin, K.
International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference, vol. 18, no. 1.2, 2018, ISSN: 13142704, (1).
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title = {Application of geochemical modeling for the identification of main processes affecting changes in the quality of groundwater in the Łazy bŁĘdowskie well field, Southern Poland},
author = { A.J. Witkowski and H. Rubin and S. Jakóbczyk-Karpierz and K. Rubin},
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abstract = {Łazy Błędowskie well field located in the area of the Upper Silesia, was established in 1959. It consisted of max. 22 wells abstracting water from the Triassic carbonate aquifer (Olkusz-Zawiercie major aquifer). This aquifer is additionally heavily drained by Zn-Pb ore mines. Due to the decreasing demand for water and the deterioration of its quality, wells were gradually excluded from operation and liquidated. Currently, only 2 wells are exploited, pumping approx. 11500 m3 /d. As a result of the overlapping impact of various factors (changes of the groundwater table related to Zn-Pb ore mining and intensive groundwater abstraction by well fields; impact of industrial areas and landfills; discharges of municipal and industrial sewage; as well as agricultural activity) there was a significant deterioration in the groundwater quality. Elevated values of total hardness, sulphates, manganese, iron, turbidity and occasionally mercury and lead were found. The PHREEQC software was used to identify the ongoing hydrogeochemical processes. The database for geochemical modeling of saturation indices for mineral phases consisted the results of 280 physicochemical analyzes of water from the Łazy Błędowskie well field. The analysis showed that the main processes forming the chemical composition of groundwater are dissolution of carbonates and oxidation of sulphides, and subsequent dissolution of oxidation products. There may also be a dedolomitization process. These processes are intensified as a result of water table fluctuation, and thus changes in the oxidation-reduction conditions. © 2018, International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference. All rights reserved.},
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Łazy Błędowskie well field located in the area of the Upper Silesia, was established in 1959. It consisted of max. 22 wells abstracting water from the Triassic carbonate aquifer (Olkusz-Zawiercie major aquifer). This aquifer is additionally heavily drained by Zn-Pb ore mines. Due to the decreasing demand for water and the deterioration of its quality, wells were gradually excluded from operation and liquidated. Currently, only 2 wells are exploited, pumping approx. 11500 m3 /d. As a result of the overlapping impact of various factors (changes of the groundwater table related to Zn-Pb ore mining and intensive groundwater abstraction by well fields; impact of industrial areas and landfills; discharges of municipal and industrial sewage; as well as agricultural activity) there was a significant deterioration in the groundwater quality. Elevated values of total hardness, sulphates, manganese, iron, turbidity and occasionally mercury and lead were found. The PHREEQC software was used to identify the ongoing hydrogeochemical processes. The database for geochemical modeling of saturation indices for mineral phases consisted the results of 280 physicochemical analyzes of water from the Łazy Błędowskie well field. The analysis showed that the main processes forming the chemical composition of groundwater are dissolution of carbonates and oxidation of sulphides, and subsequent dissolution of oxidation products. There may also be a dedolomitization process. These processes are intensified as a result of water table fluctuation, and thus changes in the oxidation-reduction conditions. © 2018, International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference. All rights reserved.
2011
Rubin, H.; Rubin, K.; Siodlak, A.; Skuza, P.
In: Biuletyn - Panstwowego Instytutu Geologicznego, no. 445 PART 2, pp. 615-624, 2011, ISSN: 08676143, (2).
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title = {Assessment of contamination of the bottom sediments of the stola river with selected metals and metalloids within the urban-industrial area of tarnowskie góry [Ocena zanieczyszczenia wybranymi metalami i metaloidami osadów dennych rzeki stoly na terenie miejsko-przemyslowym tarnowskich gór]},
author = { H. Rubin and K. Rubin and A. Siodlak and P. Skuza},
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abstract = {Studies into the contents of selected metals and metalloids in the bottom sediments of the Stola River were based on samples collected within strongly urbanized and industrialized town of Tarnowskie Góry, which has been under intensive anthropopressure since the 13th century. Determination of the total contents of the components in the silt-clay fraction of the bottom sediments (< 0.063 mm) made it possible to calculate the value of the geoaccumulation indexes and to assess their contamination. Very strong and strong contamination levels of the sediments are mostly recorded for cadmium, lead, zinc and mercury. The sediments are not contaminated with chromium and nickel, while the arsenic and boron contens vary in the sediments.},
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Studies into the contents of selected metals and metalloids in the bottom sediments of the Stola River were based on samples collected within strongly urbanized and industrialized town of Tarnowskie Góry, which has been under intensive anthropopressure since the 13th century. Determination of the total contents of the components in the silt-clay fraction of the bottom sediments (< 0.063 mm) made it possible to calculate the value of the geoaccumulation indexes and to assess their contamination. Very strong and strong contamination levels of the sediments are mostly recorded for cadmium, lead, zinc and mercury. The sediments are not contaminated with chromium and nickel, while the arsenic and boron contens vary in the sediments.
Rubin, H.; Jakóbczyk-Karpierz, S.; Kowalczyk, A.; Rubin, K.
In: Biuletyn - Panstwowego Instytutu Geologicznego, no. 445 PART 2, pp. 603-614, 2011, ISSN: 08676143.
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title = {Metals and metalloids in water from municipal wells and tap water in the area of racibórz [Wystepowanie metali i metaloidów w wodach z ujeć wodociagowych i z kranu u konsumenta na obszarze miasta racibórz]},
author = { H. Rubin and S. Jakóbczyk-Karpierz and A. Kowalczyk and K. Rubin},
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abstract = {Paper describes results of investigation on metals and metalloids concentrations in water from well fields and consumers' tap water in Racibórz. Concentrations above the maximum admissible level (MAL) were found for iron, manganese and lead in groundwater from municipal wells supplying citizens. Treatment processes lower elevated concentrations of investigated constituents below the MAL successfully. Concentrations of almost all investigated elements in tap water show increased maximum values with respect to water after treatment. In case of iron, nickel and lead, concentrations exceeding MAL were detected. Authors analyzed influence of different factors on occurrence of increased values of metals and metalloids in tap water. It was estimated that exposure of the consumers to iron is low and to nickel and lead is very low. Conclusions on measures to be taken to improve the drinking water quality in the area of Raciborz were presented.},
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Paper describes results of investigation on metals and metalloids concentrations in water from well fields and consumers' tap water in Racibórz. Concentrations above the maximum admissible level (MAL) were found for iron, manganese and lead in groundwater from municipal wells supplying citizens. Treatment processes lower elevated concentrations of investigated constituents below the MAL successfully. Concentrations of almost all investigated elements in tap water show increased maximum values with respect to water after treatment. In case of iron, nickel and lead, concentrations exceeding MAL were detected. Authors analyzed influence of different factors on occurrence of increased values of metals and metalloids in tap water. It was estimated that exposure of the consumers to iron is low and to nickel and lead is very low. Conclusions on measures to be taken to improve the drinking water quality in the area of Raciborz were presented.
2009
Rubin, H.; Rubin, K.
In: Biuletyn - Panstwowego Instytutu Geologicznego, no. 436, pp. 429-436, 2009, ISSN: 08676143, (2).
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author = { H. Rubin and K. Rubin},
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abstract = {The investigations deal with Upper Triassic low permeability formations located in the Lubliniec-Myszków area of MGWB. The assessment of hydrogeochemical properties of these formations is a basis for determining their role in recharging groundwater of the Triassic carbonate aquifer and their influence on the groundwater chemistry. Drilling of the borehole K-1 (located in Woźniki) down to a depth of 99.5 m made it possible to perform investigations on hydrogeochemical properties of the Upper Triassic formations (Norian-Rhaetian) composed mainly of clays, claystones and mudstones, locally interbedded by carbonates and sandstones. It was affirmed that the Upper Triassic interval contains two aquifers located in fissured claystones interbedded by carbonates and sandstones. This contribution presents the results of water content and porosity tests, water extracts from the Upper Triassic formations as well as chemistry and isotopic contents of the groundwater from these formations.},
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The investigations deal with Upper Triassic low permeability formations located in the Lubliniec-Myszków area of MGWB. The assessment of hydrogeochemical properties of these formations is a basis for determining their role in recharging groundwater of the Triassic carbonate aquifer and their influence on the groundwater chemistry. Drilling of the borehole K-1 (located in Woźniki) down to a depth of 99.5 m made it possible to perform investigations on hydrogeochemical properties of the Upper Triassic formations (Norian-Rhaetian) composed mainly of clays, claystones and mudstones, locally interbedded by carbonates and sandstones. It was affirmed that the Upper Triassic interval contains two aquifers located in fissured claystones interbedded by carbonates and sandstones. This contribution presents the results of water content and porosity tests, water extracts from the Upper Triassic formations as well as chemistry and isotopic contents of the groundwater from these formations.
Rubin, K.; Rubin, H.
In: Biuletyn - Panstwowego Instytutu Geologicznego, no. 436, pp. 437-444, 2009, ISSN: 08676143.
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title = {Hydrogeology of the upper triassic in the area of mgwb lubliniec- myszków [Warunki hydrogeologiczne utworów triasu górn ego na obszarze gzwp lubliniec-myszków]},
author = { K. Rubin and H. Rubin},
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The Upper Triassic formations from the Silesian-Cracow Monocline are composed mainly of claystones and mudstones interbedded by limestones and sandstones. In the north of the monocline, these formations are up to about 260 m thick. From their lithologic characteristics, these would be treated in the hydrogeological practice as low water-bearing capacity rocks, and as a capping aquitard in the context of water-rich aquifers in the Muschelkalk and Roethian carbonate formations. Analysis of lithologies in exploratory wells drilled in the study area allowed separating 5 groundwater horizons in the Upper Triassic, which are connected with the sandstone formations occurring at the top portions of the Woźniki and Lisów formations, Wozniki limestones, Lisów breccia, reed sandstones and boundary dolomite. These aquifers may have hydraulic connections. This contribution presents a characterisation of the hydrogeologic conditions within the Upper Triassic in the north of the Silesian-Cracow Monocline, based on archival data from exploratory wells and own hydrogeologic investigations and observations performed in wells and piezometers.
2008
Witkowski, A. J.; Kowalczyk, A.; Rubin, H.; Rubin, K.
vol. 24, 2008, ISSN: 15079791, (7).
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title = {Groundwater quality and migration of pollutants in the multi-aquifer system of the former chemical works "Tarnowskie GóryΛ area},
author = { A.J. Witkowski and A. Kowalczyk and H. Rubin and K. Rubin},
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abstract = {An increase of B, Ba, ST, SO4, and Cl concentrations in groundwater of the multi-aquifer system has been noted within the waste dump area of the former chemical works "Tarnowskie Góry". Very high boron concentrations in the Quaternary aquifer (up to 240 mg/dm3) and in the Muschelkalk one (up to 116 mg/dm3) have been observed. In order to assess current and perspective spreading of boron in the groundwater of the analysed multi-aquifer system, a groundwater flow model (four aquifers: two Quaternary and two Triassic ones; separated by three aquitards) and a solution-transport model were developed. The hydrogeochemical modelling has shown that the share of contaminated Muschelkalk water was equal to 12-22% of the total flow in the Roethian aquifer. A significant differentiation in the intensity of boron migration has been observed within the Quaternary and Triassic aquifers depending on water flow direction. Numerical model simulations have shown that groundwater of the Triassic aquifers, discharged by wells located about 2.5-3 km SW from the waste disposal sites, could be contaminated, The important, large water intakes, situated at a distance of about 5-9 km NW from the sites, are practically safe.},
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An increase of B, Ba, ST, SO4, and Cl concentrations in groundwater of the multi-aquifer system has been noted within the waste dump area of the former chemical works "Tarnowskie Góry". Very high boron concentrations in the Quaternary aquifer (up to 240 mg/dm3) and in the Muschelkalk one (up to 116 mg/dm3) have been observed. In order to assess current and perspective spreading of boron in the groundwater of the analysed multi-aquifer system, a groundwater flow model (four aquifers: two Quaternary and two Triassic ones; separated by three aquitards) and a solution-transport model were developed. The hydrogeochemical modelling has shown that the share of contaminated Muschelkalk water was equal to 12-22% of the total flow in the Roethian aquifer. A significant differentiation in the intensity of boron migration has been observed within the Quaternary and Triassic aquifers depending on water flow direction. Numerical model simulations have shown that groundwater of the Triassic aquifers, discharged by wells located about 2.5-3 km SW from the waste disposal sites, could be contaminated, The important, large water intakes, situated at a distance of about 5-9 km NW from the sites, are practically safe.
2003
Witkowski, A. J.; Rubin, K.; Kowalczyk, A.; Rózkowski, A.; Wróbel, J.
Groundwater vulnerability map of the Chrzanów karst-fissured Triassic aquifer (Poland) Journal Article
In: Environmental Geology, vol. 44, no. 1, pp. 59-67, 2003, ISSN: 09430105, (35).
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title = {Groundwater vulnerability map of the Chrzanów karst-fissured Triassic aquifer (Poland)},
author = { A.J. Witkowski and K. Rubin and A. Kowalczyk and A. Rózkowski and J. Wróbel},
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abstract = {A map shows intrinsic vulnerability to pollution of the Chrzanów karst-fissured aquifer (273 km2) in the southern part of Poland. This aquifer is intensively drained by numerous intakes and Zn-Pb ore mines. A DRASTIC-type parametric system was applied for groundwater vulnerability evaluation. Vulnerability assessment is based on six factors (depth to groundwater table, lithology of the unsaturated zone, net recharge, hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer, groundwater flow velocity, aquifer thickness). For the final vulnerability map construction at the scale of 1:50,000, a combination of the aquifer simulation model (using MODFLOW) and a geographical information system was applied. Maps of the net recharge, hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer and groundwater flow velocity were derived by aquifer modelling. Based on the vulnerability index (21-182), six relative vulnerability classes were selected. Reliability of the map has been verified.},
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A map shows intrinsic vulnerability to pollution of the Chrzanów karst-fissured aquifer (273 km2) in the southern part of Poland. This aquifer is intensively drained by numerous intakes and Zn-Pb ore mines. A DRASTIC-type parametric system was applied for groundwater vulnerability evaluation. Vulnerability assessment is based on six factors (depth to groundwater table, lithology of the unsaturated zone, net recharge, hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer, groundwater flow velocity, aquifer thickness). For the final vulnerability map construction at the scale of 1:50,000, a combination of the aquifer simulation model (using MODFLOW) and a geographical information system was applied. Maps of the net recharge, hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer and groundwater flow velocity were derived by aquifer modelling. Based on the vulnerability index (21-182), six relative vulnerability classes were selected. Reliability of the map has been verified.
2002
Kowalczyk, A.; Rubin, K.; Treichel, W.; Wróbel, J.
In: Biuletyn - Panstwowego Instytutu Geologicznego, no. 404, pp. 51-66, 2002, ISSN: 02086603, (1).
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title = {Groundwater recharge of karst-fractured major aquifer Lubliniec-Myszków by means of mathematical modelling [Odnawialność wód podziemnych szczelinowo-krasowego zbiornika Lubliniec-Myszków w świetle badań modelowych]},
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The Lubliniec-Myszków aquifer is situated in Cracow-Silesia monocline within an area of ca. 2100 km2. The water-bearing complex is composed of dolomites, limestones and marls of Triassic age with a total thickness of about 10-250 m. Throughout most of the area this is overlain by Upper Triassic and Lower Jurassic formations with a very low permeability. The total amount of water withdrawn from the aquifer is actually about 48 millions m3 per year. In order to recognize main sources of groundwater recharge of the Triassic aquifer a mathematical model of the system was developed using the Modflow computer code. In the model a steady-state groundwater flow was simulated to refine the water balance of the system. The water budget shows that the total renowable groundwater resources of the Triassic aquifer are equal to 39 mm per year (1.2 dm3/skm2). The main source of total renewal is induced leakage of water from shallow aquifer through semipermeable deposits of Upper Triassic formation and it is equal to 25 mm per year. However, this leakage is inhomogeneous over the aquifer and varies from less to 9 mm per year up to 69 mm per year.
Kowalczyk, A.; Rubin, H.; Rubin, K.; Lewandowski, J.; Bardziński, W.
In: Biuletyn - Panstwowego Instytutu Geologicznego, no. 404, pp. 29-50, 2002, ISSN: 02086603, (2).
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title = {Hydrogeology of Triassic karst-fractured aquifer in Tarnowskie Góry area [Kształtowanie siȩ warunków hydrogeologicznych szczelinowowo-Krasowego kompleksu wodonośnego triasu w rejonie tarnowskich Gór]},
author = { A. Kowalczyk and H. Rubin and K. Rubin and J. Lewandowski and W. Bardziński},
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abstract = {In the range of Tarnowskie Góry urbanized area the main usable aquifer is the Triassic carbonate complex. This complex is overlain by shallow Quaternary aquifer. This karst-fractured-porous complex is intersected by number of old shafts, galleries of the abandoned Pb-Ag and Fe ore mines. There are also quarries of dolomites. Urban and industrial impact has led to a parallel expansion of groundwater abstraction and to significant modifications of groundwater flow system and water budget. The new sources of groundwater recharge and discharge are induced or existed sources are intensified. Downward leakage of shallow Quaternary groundwater is a significant component of recharge to the carbonate aquifer. This has been induced by heavy abstraction of groundwater by wells and galleries. Seepage of municipal and industrial wastewaters and uncontrolled industrial disposals have produced substantial deterioration in the groundwater quality of the two aquifers. Groundwater of carbonate aquifer is contaminated with elevated concentrations of nitrates, sulphates, chloride and boron and with chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents; trichloroethen and tetrachloroethen. As a consequence, a number of wells are abandoned and some of another ones may be closed in the future.},
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In the range of Tarnowskie Góry urbanized area the main usable aquifer is the Triassic carbonate complex. This complex is overlain by shallow Quaternary aquifer. This karst-fractured-porous complex is intersected by number of old shafts, galleries of the abandoned Pb-Ag and Fe ore mines. There are also quarries of dolomites. Urban and industrial impact has led to a parallel expansion of groundwater abstraction and to significant modifications of groundwater flow system and water budget. The new sources of groundwater recharge and discharge are induced or existed sources are intensified. Downward leakage of shallow Quaternary groundwater is a significant component of recharge to the carbonate aquifer. This has been induced by heavy abstraction of groundwater by wells and galleries. Seepage of municipal and industrial wastewaters and uncontrolled industrial disposals have produced substantial deterioration in the groundwater quality of the two aquifers. Groundwater of carbonate aquifer is contaminated with elevated concentrations of nitrates, sulphates, chloride and boron and with chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents; trichloroethen and tetrachloroethen. As a consequence, a number of wells are abandoned and some of another ones may be closed in the future.
1997
Witkowski, A. J.; Rubin, K.
Computational Mechanics Publ, Ashurst, United Kingdom, 1997, (1).
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Regional groundwater quality monitoring in the area of the Katowice Regional Water Management Council (KRWMC) was established in 1993. The monitoring network resulted from the execution of PHARE project known as `The Groundwater Quality Monitoring (GQM) of the Upper Vistula River Basin'. The monitoring network consists of 55 sites (35 productive wells, 17 springs, 2 water galleries and 1 observation well) all of which are sampled twice a year. A broad range of groundwater quality characteristics has been measured (10 on site and 48 in the laboratory). Seven series of observations have been conducted to date. At many of the monitoring sites located in the northern, heavily-industrialized and urbanized part of the study area, there has been a progressive deterioration in the water quality, as revealed by most of the pollution indicators, but best reflected in the changes of the N-NO3 concentrations. In fact, there has been a large increase in the N-NO3 ion over the whole study area.
1996
Kowalczyk, A.; Kropka, J.; Rózkowski, A.; Rubin, K.
Rozpoznanie, zagospodarowanie i zasoby wód podziemnych wybranych zbiorników triasu górnośla(Combining ogonek sign)skiego Journal Article
In: Przeglad Geologiczny, vol. 44, no. 8, pp. 827-833, 1996, ISSN: 00332151, (4).
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[No abstract available]