• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2017.05a
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• pp.386-386
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• 2017

지하수 해석을 위해 3차원 수치해석 모형이 적용되고 있으나, 다양한 매개변수를 명확히 적용하기에는 한계가 있다. 특히, 수리전도도는 지층의 투수성정도를 나타내는 계수로 지하수 분석에 매우 중요한 매개변수이다. 신뢰성의 확보를 위해 양수시험을 통해 산출된 결과를 이용하고 있으나 소수관정의 시험결과를 유역의 대푯값으로 적용하기에 불확실도가 매우 높고, 수위변화가 독특한 지역의 정확한 수리특성을 적용하기에 한계가 있다. 이 연구에서는 수리전도도 특성을 해석하기 위하여 3차원 수치해석모형을 적용하였으며, 모델보정 방법 중 Regularization(정규화)라고 불리는 Pilot point 기법을 사용하였다. 제주도와 같이 수리전도도 값이 지역별로 차이가 크고 동일 유역 내에도 다른 지질구조를 보이는 등 동일 매질에서 동일 투수성을 보이지 않는 다양함으로 실측값들을 적용하기에 어려운 곳에서 정규화라는 보정방법은 최적화된 방법이다. 지하수위는 중제주유역 내 위치한 12개소 수위관측정의 2016년 연평균수위를 적용하였다. 미계측지역은 제주도 등수위선자료를 이용하여 DEM을 구축하였으며, 임의지점 17개소를 선정하여 대표수위로 적용하였다. 중제주유역의 평균 수리전도도는 82.90 m/day로 분석되었으며, 유역의 동측 하류부는 최대 1,745 m/day로 비교적 큰 결과가 산출되었다. 유역의 중앙에 위치하는 OR관측정을 기준으로 동 서지역의 지하수위를 검토한 결과 서측은 지형구배에 따라 지하수위가 형성하고 있으나, 동측의 경우 상 하류의 표고차가 30m이상 발생되지만 지하수위는 유사한 형태를 보이고 있다. 지하수 흐름에 해석되는 Darcy의 방정식은 수리전도도와 동수경사는 반비례관계를 나타내며, 이 이론에 의해 상 하류 지하수위가 유사하게 형성되는 동측지역은 국부적으로 수리전도도가 높게 형성되는 것으로 확인되었다. 실무에서는 유역경계에 따라 평균화된 매개변수가 적용되므로 명확한 지하수 해석이 어렵고, 수리전도도와 같이 지역적 편차가 심한 매개변수는 다양한 연구를 통해 적용성검토가 수행되어야 한다.

• Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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• v.14 no.4
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• pp.10-14
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• 2009

Objective of this study was to examine the effects of grouts and temperature change on microorganisms in geothermal heat pump. Groundwater samples were obtained from wells in the heat pump system during installation (Oriental medicine hospital) and in the heat pump system under operation (Business incubation center). Grouts are the volclay sodium bentonite. Real-time PCR was used to evaluate total bacterial number and 16S rDNA. The results showed that total bacterial number of groundwater in the heat pump operation was greater than that of non-operation case, which indicates a temperature effect on the bacterial culture. In addition, high concentration of grout showed an elevated bacteria number. In the mean time, a long-term field monitoring is essentially required to confirm the effects of the grouts and the temperature changes.

• Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.8-19
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• 2021

In this study, the evaluation standard for nitrate nitrogen contamination degree (WELCUP) was established using six factors that influence the groundwater quality in Jeju Island. To do this, weightings, ranges, and ratings were assigned for each factor and the relative possibility of nitrate nitrogen contamination degree was evaluated using WELCUP index for each well. As a result of calculating the WELCUP index using groundwater quality data of 5,112 wells in Jeju Island for 27 years (1993-2019), all 61 wells with the WELCUP index value higher than 100 are distributed in Daejung and Hangyung watershed with relatively large area of farmland in Jeju Island. In particular, as the ratio of private wells is more than 64%, it is necessary that systematic management is needed for private wells in terms of nitrate nitrogen contamination. Consequently, based on the results of applying the WELCUP evaluation standard, it is necessary to select the prioritization of nitrate nitrogen contamination pathways project for groundwater wells in Jeju Island.

• Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.24-35
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• 2022

This study was conducted to estimate groundwater demand and supply for agricultural activities in a frequent-drought area that requires implementation of optimal distribution plan utilizing the well-network system (WNS). The WNS has been considered as a viable strategic way of supplying groundwater to farmlands by connecting groundwater wells physically or virtually. The study area heavily relied on groundwater resources for irrigation up to 53% due to a lack of surface water resources. Two kinds of methods, HOMWRS software and FAO approach, were used for estimating irrigation water requirements for paddy and upland fields, respectively. During the latest 10 years (2010~2019), the water requirements was estimated to be 1,106 m³/day. The requirements notably increased to 1,121~4,004 m³/day during active farming season (May to September), which exceeded the total yield capacity of pre-existing groundwater wells (2,356 m³/day) in the area. Detailed and definite determination for groundwater demand and supply helped to determine optimal scale parameters of WNS. The WNS has achieved more balanced distribution of groundwater resources for irrigation over the study area.

• Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.12-28
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• 2023

Each national groundwater monitoring well showed distinct change patterns in groundwater levels and electrical conductivity (EC) in the Nakdong River Estuary, implying different external forces (EFs) on each well. According to the annual average data in 1997-2020, seawater was invaded into Well C. The desalination rate of -1,062 µS/cm/year represents the adaptive capacity of the well to seawater intrusion. The water levels and EC in Well E responded to precipitation, indicating the low absorptive capacity to climate changes. Meanwhile, Well B showed constant increases in water levels, suggesting that problems by rising groundwater should be considered in the study area where confined aquifers are overlaid by clay aquitards. The other wells showed consistent water levels and EC, indicating resilience to EFs. Here, resilience is the capacity of a well to resist changes by EFs, including the absorptive and adaptive capacity. The resilience of Wells E and F to climate changes was quantitatively compared using a resilience cost (RC). The RC showed Well F was more resilient than Well E, and the bedrock aquifer was more resilient than the alluvium aquifer, supporting the usefulness of RC. The resilience assessment against EFs (e.g., changes in land use and climate) helps sustainable groundwater management.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Groundwater Environment
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.33-50
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• 1994

The Hydrogeologic data of 455 water wells comprising geologic log and aquifer test were analyzed to determine hydrogeologic characteristics of the Cheju island. The groundwater. of the Cheju island is occurred in unconsolidated pyroclastic deposits and crinker interbedded in highly jointed basaltic and andesic rocks as high level, basal and parabasal types under unconfined condition. The average transmissivity and specific yield of the aquifer are at about 29,300㎡/day and 0.12 respectively, The total storage of groundwater is estimated about 44 billion cubic meters. Average annual precipitation is about 3,390 million ㎥ among which average recharge is estimated for 1,494 million ㎥ being equivalent 44.1% of total annual precipitation with 638 million ㎥ of runoff and 1,256 million ㎥ of evapotranspiration. Based on groundwater budget analysis, the sustainable yield is about 620 million ㎥(41% of annual recharge)and rest is discharging into the sea. The geologic logs of recently drilled thermal water wells indicate that very low-permeable marine sediments(Sehwa-ri formation) composed of loosely cemented sandy silt derived from mainly volcanic ashes at the 1st stage volcanic activity of the area is situated at the 120${\pm}$68m below sea level. Another low-permeable sedimentary rock called Seogipo-formation which is deemed younger than the former marine sediment is occured at the area covering north-west and western part of the Cheju island at the ${\pm}$70m below sea level. If these impermeable beds art distributed as a basal formation of fresh water zone of the Cheju island, the most of groundwater in the Cheju island will be para-basal type. These formations will be one of the most important hydrogeologic boundary and groundwater occurences in the area.

• Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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• v.14 no.6
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• pp.73-77
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• 2009

Two different aquifers with different characteristics developed in the study area - a lower and upper aquifer zone. Nitrate contamination of the lower aquifer zone was likely due to infiltration of nitrate-contaminated groundwater of the upper aquier zone through abandoned groundwater wells. In order to evaluate the feasibility of a preliminary packer designed to prevent nitrate migration through abandoned groundwater wells NO3-N concentrations of the upper and lower part of preliminary packer installed at four sampling sites were measured. Nitrate concentrations of the and lower part of Yechun sinwolri were 10.3 mg/L and 5.0 mg/L, respectively. Yechun eosinri, Yechun jeowooriis, and Andong hoegokri were $NO_3$-N concentrations in the upper (11.3, 11.0, and 14.6 mg/L) and lower (8.8, 1.6, and 8.0 mg/L), respectively. $NO_3$-N contents of all groundwater samples in the lower part after the preliminary packer installation showed 22~85% lower than those of the upper part.

• The Journal of Engineering Geology
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.535-550
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• 2014

The origins and varieties of natural radioactive materials, including uranium and radon-222, were examined in a drilled borehole extending to a depth of 120 m below the surface in the Goesan area. In addition to core samples, eight groundwater samples were collected at different depths, using a double packer system and bailer, and their geochemical characteristics were determined. Most of the rock samples from the drilled core consisted of granite porphyry, with sedimentary rocks (slate, carbonate, or lime-silicates) and pegmatite occurring in certain sections. The pH of samples varied from 7.8 to 8.4, and the groundwater was of a Na-$HCO_3$type. Uranium and thorium concentrations in the core were < 0.2-14.8 ppm and 0.56-45.0 ppm, respectively. Observations by microscope and an electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA) showed that the mineral containing the natural radioactive materials was monazite contained in biotite crystals. The uranium, which substituted for major elements in the monazite, appeared to have dissolved and been released into the groundwater in a shear zone. Concentrations of Radon-222 in the borehole showed no close relationship with levels of uranium. The isotopes of noble gases, such as helium and neon, would be useful for analyzing the origins and characteristics of the natural radioactive materials.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2017.05a
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• pp.225-225
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• 2017

농촌지역 관수공급의 대부분은 지하수, 하천, 저수지 등 주변의 다중수원을 활용하고 있지만, 지속적인 가뭄 발생시 농업용수의 부족현상을 일으키며, 농작물의 생산량과 품질에 많은 영향을 주는 원인이 된다. 밭작물의 경우, 재배작물별로 적절한 재배환경조성은 작물의 생산성에 매우 큰 영향을 주므로 생육에 필요한 알맞은 토양수분을 유지를 위해 적절한 관수공급이 중요하다. 이러한 농촌지역의 물부족 현상을 대비하여 효율적인 관수공급으로 인한 물관리와 대체 수자원의 확보 및 활용방안이 요구되며, 대체 수자원을 저류하여 관수공급을 효과적으로 사용하는 방법들이 다각적으로 검토되고 있다. 특히, 빗물을 집수하여 재사용 하여 작물을 재배하는 방법이 친환경적일 뿐만 아니라, 수자원을 재활용하기 때문에 비용적인 측면에서 가장 효율적이므로 이러한 빗물을 저류조에 집수하여 효과적으로 재사용 하여 관수공급하는 방법에 대한 필요성이 대두되고 있는 실정이다. 이에, 본 연구에서는 농촌지역에서 작물재배를 하기 위해 관수공급시 관정의 수량이 충분한 평상시는 관정펌프로부터 물을 길러 관수를 하도록 하였고, 관정의 수량이 부족한 비상시(가뭄)와 강우 예측시에는 저류조로부터 관수를 하도록 가뭄시나리오와 강우시나리오를 구축하였다. 효율적인 관수공급 운영을 위해 기상청의 7일 기상예보 자료를 획득하고 강우분석을 통해 저류량 예측을 하고 작물별 일관수공급량을 계산하여 물부족이 일어나지 않도록 최적의 운영방법론을 구축하였다. 이를 통해, 다중수원으로부터 확보된 수원을 저류조에 저장하여 가뭄과 같은 비상 상황에서 농업용수로 사용이 가능하도록 함으로써 비상 상황에서 농작물의 피해를 최소화할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Groundwater Environment
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• v.7 no.3
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• pp.103-115
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• 2000

The formation of brown-colored precipitates is one of the serious problems frequently encountered in the development and supply of groundwater in Korea, because by it the water exceeds the drinking water standard in terms of color. taste. turbidity and dissolved iron concentration and of often results in scaling problem within the water supplying system. In groundwaters from the Pajoo area, brown precipitates are typically formed in a few hours after pumping-out. In this paper we examine the process of the brown precipitates' formation using the equilibrium thermodynamic and kinetic approaches, in order to understand the origin and geochemical pathway of the generation of turbidity in groundwater. The results of this study are used to suggest not only the proper pumping technique to minimize the formation of precipitates but also the optimal design of water treatment methods to improve the water quality. The bed-rock groundwater in the Pajoo area belongs to the Ca-$HCO_3$type that was evolved through water/rock (gneiss) interaction. Based on SEM-EDS and XRD analyses, the precipitates are identified as an amorphous, Fe-bearing oxides or hydroxides. By the use of multi-step filtration with pore sizes of 6, 4, 1, 0.45 and 0.2 $\mu\textrm{m}$, the precipitates mostly fall in the colloidal size (1 to 0.45 $\mu\textrm{m}$) but are concentrated (about 81%) in the range of 1 to 6 $\mu\textrm{m}$in teams of mass (weight) distribution. Large amounts of dissolved iron were possibly originated from dissolution of clinochlore in cataclasite which contains high amounts of Fe (up to 3 wt.%). The calculation of saturation index (using a computer code PHREEQC), as well as the examination of pH-Eh stability relations, also indicate that the final precipitates are Fe-oxy-hydroxide that is formed by the change of water chemistry (mainly, oxidation) due to the exposure to oxygen during the pumping-out of Fe(II)-bearing, reduced groundwater. After pumping-out, the groundwater shows the progressive decreases of pH, DO and alkalinity with elapsed time. However, turbidity increases and then decreases with time. The decrease of dissolved Fe concentration as a function of elapsed time after pumping-out is expressed as a regression equation Fe(II)=10.l exp(-0.0009t). The oxidation reaction due to the influx of free oxygen during the pumping and storage of groundwater results in the formation of brown precipitates, which is dependent on time, $Po_2$and pH. In order to obtain drinkable water quality, therefore, the precipitates should be removed by filtering after the stepwise storage and aeration in tanks with sufficient volume for sufficient time. Particle size distribution data also suggest that step-wise filtration would be cost-effective. To minimize the scaling within wells, the continued (if possible) pumping within the optimum pumping rate is recommended because this technique will be most effective for minimizing the mixing between deep Fe(II)-rich water and shallow $O_2$-rich water. The simultaneous pumping of shallow $O_2$-rich water in different wells is also recommended.