• dr Hanna Rubin
Stanowisko: adiunkt
Jednostka: Instytut Nauk o Ziemi
Adres: 41-200 Sosnowiec, ul. Będzińska 60
Piętro: V
Numer pokoju: 516
Telefon: (32) 3689 375
E-mail: hanna.rubin@us.edu.pl
Spis publikacji: Spis wg CINiBA
Spis publikacji: Spis wg OPUS
Scopus Author ID: 36950243500
Publikacje z bazy Scopus
2020
Różkowski, J.; Ślósarczyk, K.; Jakóbczyk-Karpierz, S.; Rubin, H.
Polish Geological Institute, vol. 68, no. 4, 2020, ISSN: 00332151, (1).
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author = { J. Różkowski and K. Ślósarczyk and S. Jakóbczyk-Karpierz and H. Rubin},
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abstract = {The paper deals with the problem of groundwater pollution with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the "Cieszyńskie ródła Tufowe " Natura 2000 area. The concentration of 16 PAHs was measured with the use of the GC-MS method in seven water samples collected from the area of four enclaves belonging to the nature reserve. The results of analyses were compared with both the hydrogeochemical background and the limit value of PAHs concentration in drinking water, defined in the Regulation of the Minister for Health. Additionally, in order to determine the origin of contamination, PAH ratios for selected compounds were calculated. The paper also highlights the importance of the PAHs monitoring in groundwater. © 2020 Polish Geological Institute. All rights reserved.},
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The paper deals with the problem of groundwater pollution with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the "Cieszyńskie ródła Tufowe " Natura 2000 area. The concentration of 16 PAHs was measured with the use of the GC-MS method in seven water samples collected from the area of four enclaves belonging to the nature reserve. The results of analyses were compared with both the hydrogeochemical background and the limit value of PAHs concentration in drinking water, defined in the Regulation of the Minister for Health. Additionally, in order to determine the origin of contamination, PAH ratios for selected compounds were calculated. The paper also highlights the importance of the PAHs monitoring in groundwater. © 2020 Polish Geological Institute. All rights reserved.
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.
Ślósarczyk, K.; Jakóbczyk-Karpierz, S.; Rubin, H.; Różkowski, J.; Magiera, T.
International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference, vol. 19, no. 1.2, 2019, ISSN: 13142704.
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title = {Seasonal variation in contamination and sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the cieszyn tufa spring water (Southern poland)},
author = { K. Ślósarczyk and S. Jakóbczyk-Karpierz and H. Rubin and J. Różkowski and T. Magiera},
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abstract = {The Cieszyn Tufa Springs is a special area of conservation located in the Western Carpathians (southern Poland). The main subjects of protection are springs that outflow from the contact zone between Cretaceous limestones and slates. Due to a high vulnerability of shallow aquifers within the area of Cieszyn Foothills as well as urbanization and highly-developed industry of the Silesia region, a wide range of contaminants is detected in the spring water. Although microcomponents present in water of the mentioned area are often of geogenic origin, some micro-organic compounds, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), may occur as a result of human activities. In order to quantify PAHs in water from the springs and streams in the area of the Cieszyn Tufa Springs, 4 field campaigns were conducted in summer and autumn of 2017. The concentrations of 16 PAHs were determined using the GC-MS method. The total concentration of examined PAHs observed throughout the considered period ranged between 0.079 and 1.3938 µg/L. The obtained results revealed seasonal variability manifested by the increase in PAHs concentrations in autumn. In a few samples, the sum of the concentrations of 4 PAHs (benzo(b)fluoranthene; benzo(k)fluoranthene; benzo(ghi)perylene and indeno(1;2;3-cd)pyrene) exceeded the drinking water limit (0.1 µg/L). In addition, an attempt has been made to identify the source of target compounds using PAH diagnostic ratios. The comparison of PAHs’ ratios allows to make an assumption that a large proportion of tested compounds derives from car exhausts and low-stack emission and they probably were introduced to spring water through the deposition of air pollutants. © 2019, International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference. All rights reserved.},
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The Cieszyn Tufa Springs is a special area of conservation located in the Western Carpathians (southern Poland). The main subjects of protection are springs that outflow from the contact zone between Cretaceous limestones and slates. Due to a high vulnerability of shallow aquifers within the area of Cieszyn Foothills as well as urbanization and highly-developed industry of the Silesia region, a wide range of contaminants is detected in the spring water. Although microcomponents present in water of the mentioned area are often of geogenic origin, some micro-organic compounds, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), may occur as a result of human activities. In order to quantify PAHs in water from the springs and streams in the area of the Cieszyn Tufa Springs, 4 field campaigns were conducted in summer and autumn of 2017. The concentrations of 16 PAHs were determined using the GC-MS method. The total concentration of examined PAHs observed throughout the considered period ranged between 0.079 and 1.3938 µg/L. The obtained results revealed seasonal variability manifested by the increase in PAHs concentrations in autumn. In a few samples, the sum of the concentrations of 4 PAHs (benzo(b)fluoranthene; benzo(k)fluoranthene; benzo(ghi)perylene and indeno(1;2;3-cd)pyrene) exceeded the drinking water limit (0.1 µg/L). In addition, an attempt has been made to identify the source of target compounds using PAH diagnostic ratios. The comparison of PAHs’ ratios allows to make an assumption that a large proportion of tested compounds derives from car exhausts and low-stack emission and they probably were introduced to spring water through the deposition of air pollutants. © 2019, International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference. All rights reserved.
Ślósarczyk, K.; Jakóbczyk-Karpierz, S.; Rubin, H.; Kowalczyk, A.; Witkowski, A. J.
International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference, vol. 19, no. 1.2, 2019, ISSN: 13142704.
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title = {Isotopic approach to identification of sulphate origin in the triassic aquifer in recharge area of the Łazy bŁĘdowskie well field (Southern poland)},
author = { K. Ślósarczyk and S. Jakóbczyk-Karpierz and H. Rubin and A. Kowalczyk and A.J. Witkowski},
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abstract = {The Łazy Błędowskie well field located in the area of the Upper Silesia (southern Poland) abstracts water from the Triassic carbonate aquifer. The aquifer is additionally heavily drained by the Zn-Pb ore mines. Due to a deterioration of groundwater quality, caused mainly by sulphate concentration reaching 317 mg/L, most of the wells have been closed and currently only 2 wells are exploited. Sulphates origin in water has been a concern issue of many researchers. However, there are difficulties in identification of sulphates origin in groundwater influenced by severe anthropogenic transformation and negative impacts of various sources of contamination. In order to determine sulphates origin in groundwater, both chemical and isotopic studies were carried out. Analyses of isotopic composition of sulphates (δ34S and δ18 O) were conducted for 5 groundwater samples taken from 3 abstraction wells and 2 observation wells, all of them located within the capture zone to the well field. Additional sample represented sewage from a cocking plant. In addition, archival data on isotopic signature of sulphates in the Triassic aquifer in the study area was used to support the interpretation. The analysis of recent and archival results of isotopic study revealed diversity in sulphates origin in the study area depending on the location of the well, its discharge rate as well as the land use type in the recharge area. The main source of sulphates is oxidation of sulphide minerals present in the Triassic carbonate deposits. Another source of sulphates might be gypsum dissolution that occur locally within the Triassic rocks. In some cases, it was found that a significant proportion of sulphates is of anthropogenic origin: natural and artificial fertilisers, municipal and industrial waste water as well as pollution from atmospheric precipitation. © 2019, International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference. All rights reserved.},
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The Łazy Błędowskie well field located in the area of the Upper Silesia (southern Poland) abstracts water from the Triassic carbonate aquifer. The aquifer is additionally heavily drained by the Zn-Pb ore mines. Due to a deterioration of groundwater quality, caused mainly by sulphate concentration reaching 317 mg/L, most of the wells have been closed and currently only 2 wells are exploited. Sulphates origin in water has been a concern issue of many researchers. However, there are difficulties in identification of sulphates origin in groundwater influenced by severe anthropogenic transformation and negative impacts of various sources of contamination. In order to determine sulphates origin in groundwater, both chemical and isotopic studies were carried out. Analyses of isotopic composition of sulphates (δ34S and δ18 O) were conducted for 5 groundwater samples taken from 3 abstraction wells and 2 observation wells, all of them located within the capture zone to the well field. Additional sample represented sewage from a cocking plant. In addition, archival data on isotopic signature of sulphates in the Triassic aquifer in the study area was used to support the interpretation. The analysis of recent and archival results of isotopic study revealed diversity in sulphates origin in the study area depending on the location of the well, its discharge rate as well as the land use type in the recharge area. The main source of sulphates is oxidation of sulphide minerals present in the Triassic carbonate deposits. Another source of sulphates might be gypsum dissolution that occur locally within the Triassic rocks. In some cases, it was found that a significant proportion of sulphates is of anthropogenic origin: natural and artificial fertilisers, municipal and industrial waste water as well as pollution from atmospheric precipitation. © 2019, International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference. 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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volume = {19},
number = {1.2},
pages = {105-112},
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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.
2017
Różkowski, J.; Różkowski, K.; Rahmonov, O.; Rubin, H.
Nitrates and phosphates in cave waters of Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, southern Poland Journal Article
In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, vol. 24, no. 33, pp. 25870-25880, 2017, ISSN: 09441344, (4).
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author = { J. Różkowski and K. Różkowski and O. Rahmonov and H. Rubin},
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abstract = {The paper presents the varied presence of nitrates and phosphates in water from caves located in Częstochowa and Kraków, in urban, strongly anthropogenic conditions, representing the vadose zone of the fissure-karstic-porous massif of Upper Jurassic limestones. Hydrochemical research was carried out by the authors in the Cave on the Stone in Częstochowa in 2012–2015, in caves of the Zakrzówek horst from 1996 to 2002, and in the Dragon’s Cave by the research team of J. Motyka in 1995–1998. A number of NO3 and PO4 measurements were performed in waters sampled at these research sites: 20 measurements each of NO3 and PO4 at the Cave on the Stone, 228 of NO3 and 422 of PO4 at Zakrzówek, and 19 each of NO3 and PO4 at the Dragon’s Cave. To assess the quality aspect of N and P compounds in waters from the Cave on the Stone, the results of geochemical modelling were processed using PHREEQC software. In cave waters, the oxidised form of nitrogen NO3 − predominates; in surface waters in the vicinity, unoxidised forms prevail: NH4+, NH3, and NH4SO4 −. Among phosphorus speciations, dissolved forms are dominant: HPO4 2−, H2PO4 −, and the insoluble form CaHPO4; in surface waters, these forms are practically absent. Transformations of water chemistry in ‘urban’ caves, often centuries old, manifest themselves in, inter alia, the occurrence of multi-ionic waters, including seasonal variations and extremely diversified concentrations, with very high concentrations in subpopulations of NO3 (0.2–485 mg dm−3) and P (0.02–6.87 mg dm−3). The common presence of NO3 in waters of the phreatic zone of the Częstochowa Upland, an area developed in an agricultural direction, is documented by, inter alia, the exploitation of intakes supplying the city of Częstochowa (10–57 mg dm−3, 2011) and crenological studies from 2008 to 2015 (NO3, 2–58 mg dm−3), at simultaneously low phosphate concentrations (PO4, 0.02–0.24 mg dm−3). © 2017, The Author(s).},
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The paper presents the varied presence of nitrates and phosphates in water from caves located in Częstochowa and Kraków, in urban, strongly anthropogenic conditions, representing the vadose zone of the fissure-karstic-porous massif of Upper Jurassic limestones. Hydrochemical research was carried out by the authors in the Cave on the Stone in Częstochowa in 2012–2015, in caves of the Zakrzówek horst from 1996 to 2002, and in the Dragon’s Cave by the research team of J. Motyka in 1995–1998. A number of NO3 and PO4 measurements were performed in waters sampled at these research sites: 20 measurements each of NO3 and PO4 at the Cave on the Stone, 228 of NO3 and 422 of PO4 at Zakrzówek, and 19 each of NO3 and PO4 at the Dragon’s Cave. To assess the quality aspect of N and P compounds in waters from the Cave on the Stone, the results of geochemical modelling were processed using PHREEQC software. In cave waters, the oxidised form of nitrogen NO3 − predominates; in surface waters in the vicinity, unoxidised forms prevail: NH4+, NH3, and NH4SO4 −. Among phosphorus speciations, dissolved forms are dominant: HPO4 2−, H2PO4 −, and the insoluble form CaHPO4; in surface waters, these forms are practically absent. Transformations of water chemistry in ‘urban’ caves, often centuries old, manifest themselves in, inter alia, the occurrence of multi-ionic waters, including seasonal variations and extremely diversified concentrations, with very high concentrations in subpopulations of NO3 (0.2–485 mg dm−3) and P (0.02–6.87 mg dm−3). The common presence of NO3 in waters of the phreatic zone of the Częstochowa Upland, an area developed in an agricultural direction, is documented by, inter alia, the exploitation of intakes supplying the city of Częstochowa (10–57 mg dm−3, 2011) and crenological studies from 2008 to 2015 (NO3, 2–58 mg dm−3), at simultaneously low phosphate concentrations (PO4, 0.02–0.24 mg dm−3). © 2017, The Author(s).
2016
Czekaj, J.; Jakóbczyk-Karpierz, S.; Rubin, H.; Sitek, S. S.; Witkowski, A. J.
Identification of nitrate sources in groundwater and potential impact on drinking water reservoir (Goczałkowice reservoir, Poland) Journal Article
In: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, vol. 94, pp. 35-46, 2016, ISSN: 14747065, (19).
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abstract = {Goczałkowice dammed reservoir (area – 26 km2) is a strategic object for flood control in the Upper Vistula River catchment and one of the most important source of drinking water in the Upper Silesian Industrial Region (Southern Poland). Main aims of the investigation were identification of sources of nitrate and assessment of their significance in potential risk to groundwater quality. In the catchment area monitoring network of 22 piezometers, included 14 nested, have been installed. The significant spatial and seasonal differences in chemical composition between northern and southern part of the catchment were indicated based on the groundwater sampling conducted twice – in autumn 2011 and spring 2012. Maximum observed concentrations of nitrate were identified in northern part of the study area 255 mg/L as a results of inappropriate sewage management and agriculture activity. Results, based on the combines multi-scale hydrogeological and hydrochemical field studies, groundwater flow and transport modelling, dual stable isotope approach and geochemical modelling indicate mainly agriculture and inappropriate sewage water management as a sources of NO3− contamination of groundwater which moreover is affected by geochemical processes. In general, contaminated groundwater does not impact surface water quality. However, due to high concentration of nitrate in northern part a continues measurements of nitrogen compounds should be continued and used for reducing uncertainty of the predictive scenarios of the mass transport modelling in the study area. © 2015 Elsevier Ltd},
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Goczałkowice dammed reservoir (area – 26 km2) is a strategic object for flood control in the Upper Vistula River catchment and one of the most important source of drinking water in the Upper Silesian Industrial Region (Southern Poland). Main aims of the investigation were identification of sources of nitrate and assessment of their significance in potential risk to groundwater quality. In the catchment area monitoring network of 22 piezometers, included 14 nested, have been installed. The significant spatial and seasonal differences in chemical composition between northern and southern part of the catchment were indicated based on the groundwater sampling conducted twice – in autumn 2011 and spring 2012. Maximum observed concentrations of nitrate were identified in northern part of the study area 255 mg/L as a results of inappropriate sewage management and agriculture activity. Results, based on the combines multi-scale hydrogeological and hydrochemical field studies, groundwater flow and transport modelling, dual stable isotope approach and geochemical modelling indicate mainly agriculture and inappropriate sewage water management as a sources of NO3− contamination of groundwater which moreover is affected by geochemical processes. In general, contaminated groundwater does not impact surface water quality. However, due to high concentration of nitrate in northern part a continues measurements of nitrogen compounds should be continued and used for reducing uncertainty of the predictive scenarios of the mass transport modelling in the study area. © 2015 Elsevier Ltd
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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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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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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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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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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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.
2002
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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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.