Application of Geostatistical Tools to the Geochemical Characterization of the Peloritani Mts (Sicily, Italy) Aquifers

Sources of groundwater contaminants in inhabited areas, located complex geo-tectonic contexts, are often deeply interlocked, thus, making the discrimination between anthropic and natural origins difficult. In this study, we investigate Peloritani Mountain aquifers (Sicily, Italy), using combination probability plots with concentration contour maps to retrieve an overall view geo-chemistry a special focus on flux heavy metals. particular, present methodology for integrating spatial data very different levels precision, acquired before during “geomatic era”. Our results depict geochemical layout driven by geo-puzzle rocks lithological natures, hydraulically connected dense tectonic network that is also responsible mixing deep hydrothermal fluids meteoric recharge. Moreover, double source, geogenic or anthropogenic, was individuated many chemicals delivered bodies. The maps, based groups identified plots, fit coherency congruency criteria distribution both rock matrices anthropogenic sources chemicals, indicating success our geostatistical approach.