Abstract
A light stable isotope investigation of the source of natural mineral water in Jingyu County indicates an origin predominantly from atmospheric precipitation. As water-rock interaction occurs in the runoff process, SiO2 in the basaltic aquifer is dissolved, forming a metasilicate-type mineral water. The average residence time of natural mineral water in the stratum is 20 to 56 years.
Highlights
The Changbai Mountain basalt area is located in southeastern Jilin province, China and contains a remarkable mineral water center that is reputed to be one of the three largest high-quality natural mineral water sources globally [1]
The source and age of natural mineral water can be determined using the difference between isotope composition, which is of great significance for the sustainable development and utilization of natural mineral water
Jingyu County is in southeastern Jilin Province, on the western periphery of the Changbai Mountains and lies along the upper reaches of the Songhua River
Summary
The Changbai Mountain basalt area is located in southeastern Jilin province, China and contains a remarkable mineral water center that is reputed to be one of the three largest high-quality natural mineral water sources globally [1]. The water here is metasilicate mineral water of high quality with abundant and consistent discharge which has great potential for development and economic benefit [2-4]. The fractional effect of environmental isotope in the hydrological cycle makes different water bodies with different isotope values [5-6]. The source and age of natural mineral water can be determined using the difference between isotope composition, which is of great significance for the sustainable development and utilization of natural mineral water
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