Edward\u27s Aquifer

Abstract

We have sampled different rivers that are described as gaining rivers because they receive recharge from the Edwards and Trinity aquifers. This research is being conducted to understand how various metals made their way into the system, either through natural or anthropogenic processes. Edwards Aquifer is highly vulnerable to various containments from pesticides and urban life. The main goal of researching the surface water systems is to understand and use chemical proxies to track contaminants into these rivers. Throughout 2024, samples of surface water were collected from different sections of the Nueces and Sabinal Rivers in which alkalinity, conductivity, and pH were analyzed to measure various contaminations and its effect on river water quality