This paper presents an analysis of the geochemistry of superficial waters in the Itacolomi State Park and their relationship to the geological scenario and soil geochemistry. Thirty six soil samples were collected at points located in representative areas from the different lithologies. In each region, the soil samples were collected at diverse depths. In addition, eighteen water sampling points were also selected in areas with different drainage patterns. In the ground and water samples, the concentrations of major and trace elements were determined by ICP-OES. Also, physical-chemical parameters were determined for the water samples. The results reveal that geology plays an essential role in the chemical signature of the soils and superficial waters. Comparison with standard values defined by the rules CETESB 195/05 and CONAMA 357/05 proved the influence of pedological and geological characteristics on the water quality. Anomalous concentrations of several elements were found in the water and ground samples. In addition, it was also possible to observe that the regulations for water quality of this area are inadequate since they do not take the geological factors into consideration.
Geochemistry; water-rock interactions; Itacolomi State Park; geochemical background; environmental characterization
