he map shows the sites from which at least one ground water sample was taken and water was analyzed. The analysis normally includes major cations (Ca,Mg,Na,K), anions (HCO3,Cl,SO4,NO3), pH value, electrical conductivity (expressed in µS/cm), total dissolved solids, alkalinity,etc.

n the north-western part, from the so-called Manchester soils, trace metal content was also analyzed and reported. Of importance there are cadmium, arsenic, lead, and zinc.

or more information, maps, diagrams, and tables, please return to Home page and select Ground Water Quality for the Rio Minho Basin.

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