Geochemistry of Major and Trace Elements in Natural Waters from the Main Ethiopian Rift:Emphasis on the Source and Occurrence of Fluoride and Arsenic

摘要

Drinking water supply for the Main Ethiopian Rift (MER) area principally relies on groundwater wells and springs and is characterized by fluoride contamination. New analyses reveal that the F^- geochemical anomaly is associated with other potentially toxic elements such as As,B,Mo,U,Al,Fe and Mn. Particularly,35%of the 23 investigated groundwater wells and 70%of the 14 hot springs(and