Hydrogeological and geochemical assessment of some spring waters in the municipal area of Chiaravalle Centrale (Calabria, southern Italy)

The aim of this work is the physical and chemical water characterization of seven spontaneous springs, used for drinking purposes by local people in the municipal area of Chiaravalle Centrale (CZ, Calabria, Italy). The study of these sources, within the upstream area of Beltrame catchment, has been conducted from September 2007 to August 2008 through analyses of the main physical parameters (hydraulic discharge, pH, conductivity and temperature) on a weekly basis and through collection of water samples performed on site on a monthly basis.