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Historical Assessments of Inorganic Pollutants in the Sinkhole Region of Winkler County, Texas, USA

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  • Joshua Lozano

    (Department of Geosciences, University of Texas-Permian Basin, Odessa, TX 79762, USA)

  • Joonghyeok Heo

    (Department of Geosciences, University of Texas-Permian Basin, Odessa, TX 79762, USA)

  • Mijin Seo

    (National Institute of Environmental Research, Hwangyong-ro 42, Seogu, Incheon 22689, Korea)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the public water contamination levels of Winkler County, in West Texas. With water scarcity becoming more prevalent in arid climates like West Texas, it is important to ensure the water quality in these areas. The Dockum and Pecos Valley aquifers were analyzed for inorganic pollutants that could inhibit the water. The parameters such as copper, lead, arsenic, nitrate, chloride, and chromium level reports were provided from 1972 to 2018 to analyze and compare to other studies such as the ones conducted in the Midland/Odessa area. The results were compared to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) safety standards, and conclusions were made for the safety consumption of water within the county. We found that inorganic pollutants resulted mainly from the mobilization of the contaminant from anthropogenic activities such as chemical fertilizers, oil and gas developments. This research provides important information for inorganic pollutants in the sinkhole region of Winkler County and contributes to understanding the response to the aquifers. The significance of water quality in West Texas is now more important than ever to ensure that everyone has clean drinking water.

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  • Joshua Lozano & Joonghyeok Heo & Mijin Seo, 2021. "Historical Assessments of Inorganic Pollutants in the Sinkhole Region of Winkler County, Texas, USA," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(13), pages 1-13, July.
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    1. Shannon English & Joonghyeok Heo & Jaewoong Won, 2020. "Investigation of Sinkhole Formation with Human Influence: A Case Study from Wink Sink in Winkler County, Texas," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(9), pages 1-13, April.
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