Emap Design and River Reach File 3 (Rf3) as a Sample Frame in the Central Valley, California

Author(s):  
Robert K. Hall ◽  
Anthony Olsen ◽  
Donald Stevens ◽  
Barbara Rosenbaum ◽  
Peter Husby ◽  
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Ricardo Sánchez-Murillo

This study presents a hydrogeochemical analysis of spring responses (2013-2017) in the tropical mountainous region of the Central Valley of Costa Rica. The isotopic distribution of δ18O and δ2H in rainfall resulted in a highly significant meteoric water line: δ2H = 7.93×δ18O + 10.37 (r2=0.97). Rainfall isotope composition exhibited a strong dependent seasonality. The isotopic variation (δ18O) of two springs within the Barva aquifer was simulated using the FlowPC program to determine mean transit times (MTTs). Exponential-piston and dispersion distribution functions provided the best-fit to the observed isotopic composition at Flores and Sacramento springs, respectively. MTTs corresponded to 1.23±0.03 (Sacramento) and 1.42±0.04 (Flores) years. The greater MTT was represented by a homogeneous geochemical composition at Flores, whereas the smaller MTT at Sacramento is reflected in a more variable geochemical response. The results may be used to enhance modelling efforts in central Costa Rica, whereby scarcity of long-term data limits water resources management plans.


2003 ◽  
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Jacqueline V. Nolan ◽  
John W. Brakebill ◽  
Richard B. Alexander ◽  
Gregory E. Schwarz
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