Análisis de las aguas minerales de la provincia del Neuquen, República Argentina

Abstract

The province of Neuquén is of volcanic origin, it is one of the Argentine territories with more hydrothermal resources discovered, the great majority of meteoric magmatic type. The objective of the work has been to carry out the analytical study of the physical chemical characteristics of the mineral waters of the province. The analyzed parameters were those necessary for the classification of the waters from the point of view of Medical Hydrology. Other parameters necessary to know the quality of the analysis have also been determined following the instructions of the Standard Methods. The selection of springs has been done taking into account the flow, accessibility, authorization to access them, as well as their feasibility for a future activity. The paper compiles the analyzes of eighteen waters, most of them hyperthermal, with strong mineralization, predominating sulphate waters. There are also chlorides, bicarbonated and carbón dioxide waters, emphasizing for their importance those of the geothermal area of Copahue.