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Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento CientÃfico e TecnolÃgico / A Ãrea deste estudo de hidrogeologia abrange a Bacia do BanabuiÃ, trecho entre Quixeramobim e BanabuiÃ, e està localizada Ãs margens dos rios Quixeramobim e BanabuiÃ. à necessÃrio para os usuÃrios e gestores conhecer os aspectos qualitativos e quantitativos das Ãguas usadas e a interaÃÃo entre as Ãguas dos rios Quixeramobim e Banabuià com os aquÃferos aluvionares. O objetivo deste estudo foi aprofundar os conhecimentos sobre a hidrogeologia dos aluviÃes em relaÃÃo Ãs reservas, qualidade e hidrodinÃmica das Ãguas. Para isto, realizou-se o cadastro de poÃos, monitoramento das variaÃÃes dos nÃveis estÃticos, levantamento planialtimÃtrico, levantamento geofÃsico por resistividade, medidas de parÃmetros fÃsico-quÃmicos, biolÃgicos, metais pesados, anÃlises isotÃpicas (18O e D) nas Ãguas da chuva, dos poÃos, dos rios Banabuià e Quixeramobim, e do aÃude BanabuiÃ. A estimativa das reservas dos aquÃferos aluvionares tambÃm foi realizada. No tratamento e interpretaÃÃo dos dados usou-se o diagrama de Piper, diagrama USSL, Ato e Resist, para interpretaÃÃo das SEVs, programa Surfer 8.0 para simulaÃÃo do fluxo subterrÃneo, e padrÃes de potabilidade da portaria N 2914/2011 do MinistÃrio da SaÃde. Verificou-se que o fluxo subterrÃneo dirige-se na mesma direÃÃo dos rios Quixeramobim e BanabuiÃ, ou seja, em direÃÃo ao Leste. O aquÃfero aluvionar apresenta uma espessura mÃdia da ordem de 7,08 m. A recarga dos aluviÃes no trecho entre Quixeramobim e Banabuià foi de 6,09x106 m3/ano e a reserva permanente à de aproximadamente 34,8x106 m3. Os principais problemas para o consumo humano das Ãguas (superficiais e subterrÃneas) sÃo os coliformes totais, o elemento ferro, a elevada salinidade, o nitrato, o manganÃs e o alumÃnio, estes se encontram com valores acima do permitido pela Portaria n 2914 do MinistÃrio da SaÃde. Portanto, estas Ãguas sà podem ser consumidas apÃs o devido tratamento. Para o uso na irrigaÃÃo, as Ãguas superficiais e dos aluviÃes podem ser utilizadas sem muitos problemas, jà a Ãgua do domÃnio hidrogeolÃgico cristalino, requer uma prÃtica de irrigaÃÃo controlada. A reta meteÃrica local dos isÃtopos estÃveis para o perÃodo estudado foi muito semelhante à GMWL. Os aquÃferos aluvionares recebem alimentaÃÃo pelos rios Quixeramobim e BanabuiÃ. As Ãguas dos poÃos do domÃnio hidrogeolÃgico cristalino sofreram recarga apenas por Ãguas meteÃricas. As Ãguas dos poÃos do aquÃfero aluvionar sugerem que sofreram evaporaÃÃo durante a recarga. Finalmente, ocorre uma estratificaÃÃo (tÃrmica e quÃmica) no perÃodo chuvoso e uma desestratificaÃÃo no perÃodo de estiagem. / The area of this hydrogeological study covers the Banabuià Basin, in the stretch between Quixeramobim and BanabuiÃ, and is located on the banks of rivers Quixeramobim and BanabuiÃ. It is necessary for users and water managers to be aware of the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the water and the interaction between the rivers Quixeramobim and Banabuià and the alluvial aquifers. For these reasons, we sought to deepen the knowledge about the hydrogeology of the alluvial deposits with respect to reserves, hydrodynamics and water quality. Methods included a data bank of wells, monitoring of changes in static levels, a planialtimetric survey, a geophysical survey by electric resistivity, measurements of physico-chemical and biological parameters, heavy metals, stable isotope analyses (18O and D) in rain, waters from wells, rivers Banabuià and Quixeramobim, and Banabuià dam. An estimation of reserves of alluvial aquifers was also made. In the treatment and interpretation of the data Piper and USSL diagrams were used as well as, Ato and Resist for interpretation of VES, program Surfer 8.0 for simulation of groundwater flow; potability standards of Portaria NÂ. 2914/2011 of the Ministry of Health were used to judge water quality. Results indicate that the groundwater flow has in the same direction of rivers Quixeramobim and BanabuiÃ, ie eastward. The alluvial aquifer has an average thickness of approximately 7.1 m. The recharge to the alluvium in the stretch between Quixeramobim and Banabuià was of 6.09 x106 m3/year and permanent reserve is of approximately 34.8 x106 m3. The main problems for human consumption of the waters (surface and groundwater) are total coliforms, the element iron, high salinity, nitrate, manganese and aluminum; these present values higher than permitted by Portaria N 2914. Therefore, these waters can only be consumed after proper treatment. In irrigation, surface water and alluvium can be used without many problems; however, waters from the crystalline domain require a practice of controlled irrigation. The stable isotope local meteoric water line for the period studied showed a slope very similar to the GMWL. The alluvial aquifers receive recharge from rivers Quixeramobim and BanabuiÃ. Wells in the crystalline bedrock receive recharge by rainwater. The waters of the alluvial aquifer wells suggest that they suffered evaporation while recharging. Finally, there is a slight stratification in Banabuià dam (thermal and chemical) in the rainy season that disappears in the dry season.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / This study investigates the hydrological functioning of a riparian zone in central Indiana in a glaciated valley with concave topography (16% slope gradient) and ground water seeps on the valley walls. Unlike sites found in most riparian zone studies with lateral ground water inputs (Clement et al., 2003; Jordan et al., 1993; Blicher-Mathiesen and Hoffman, 1999; Hoffman et al., 2000), the site in this study is connected to thin, permeable upland sediments (≈2 m). The objectives of this research include: 1) understanding the influence of the hydrogeomorphic (HGM) setting on riparian hydrology (including determining the sources of water to the site), 2) determining how the HGM setting influences riparian zone water quality functioning, and 3) comparing the results from this site with conceptual models of riparian zone hydrologic functioning. Water chemistry and hydrometric data were collected over a 16-month period. Three factors influence riparian zone hydrological functioning at the site: 1) the nature of water contributions from upland sources, 2) riparian zone soil texture, and 3) the location of a preWisconsinan till unit. When the uplands are contributing water to the riparian zone a shallow water table is found near the hillslope and ground water flows from the hillslope to the stream. Conversely, when upland contributions cease a large water table drop occurs and ground water flows in a downvalley direction. Fine textured soils near the hillslope result in shallow water tables and small ground water fluxes. Hydrometric data, water chemistry, and statistical analyses suggest water from an intertill layer adjacent to the site is the primary source of water to the site. NO3- concentrations decreased in ground water flow in the riparian zone suggesting the site is removing nutrients. A preWisconsinan glacial till deposit at shallow depths in the riparian zone limits ground water flow to horizontal flow paths. Overall, the hydrologic functioning of the site agrees well with riparian zone conceptual models (Vidon and Hill, 2004a; Vidon and Hill, 2004b; Devito et al., 1996; Hill, 2000; Baker et al., 2001; Burt et al., 2002). The results of this study are important additions towards conceptualizing riparian zone hydrologic functioning.