| Abstract: | A study was performed to identify sources of solute loading to the Dirty Devil River and its major tributaries, in south-eastern Utah. A primary goal was to determine the contribution of gypsum dissolution to total dissolved solids concentration, and its potential increase in the future if salinity control measures are instituted. Synoptic field data were collected during the low flow period in October 1983. Data were analyzed using the geochemistry models WATEQF and BALANCE to postulate mineral reactions leading to solute loading. Three known sources of solute loading, involving two different geochemical mechanisms, were clearly discernable. Two additional areas of possible gypsum dissolution were located.A study was performed to identify sources of solute loading to the Dirty Devil River and its major tributaries, in south-eastern Utah. A primary goal was to determine the contribution of gypsum dissolution to total dissolved solids concentration, and its potential increase in the future if salinity control measures are instituted. Synoptic field data were collected during the low flow period in October 1983. Data were analyzed using the geochemistry models WATEQF and BALANCE to postulate mineral reactions leading to solute loading. Three known sources of solute loading, involving two different geochemical mechanisms, were clearly discernable. Two additional areas of possible gypsum dissolution were located. |
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| Citation Author: | Rittmaster, R. L.; Mueller, D. K. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Water Resources Bulletin |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Identification of solute loading sources to a surface stream; 1986; Article; Journal; Water Resources Bulletin; Rittmaster, R. L.; Mueller, D. K. |
| Citation Start Page: | 81 |
| Citation Volume: | 22 |
| Citation Year: | 1986 |
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| Text: | Identification of solute loading sources to a surface stream; 1986; Article; Journal; Water Resources Bulletin; Rittmaster, R. L.; Mueller, D. K. |
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| Date Other: | Wed, 1 Jan 1986 00:00 -0600 |
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