POTENTIAL INCONVENIENCE TO USE TRANSBOUNDARY SHARED AQUIFERS BETWEEN US AND MEXICO IN CALIFORNIA; FAR FROM RHETORIC, CLOSER TO REALITY

Geological inconveniences to find drinkable water in transboundary shared aquifers along the West area of California State in the United States of America and Baja California State in the United States of Mexico such as Clay Diapir, Mud Volcano, Hot Spring, Cave, and Coastal Scenario are the most prominent. All of these geological phenomena are potential contaminators of aquifers converting groundwater in salty and difficult to clean and/or restore. As a result, biological issues on human beings, plants, and animals could appear. For example, human beings would suffer internal affections on biological systems such as stomach, liver, kidneys, and others, while mud and hot springs would help externally their skins.

A Mud Volcano is the major disadvantage in planning groundwater supply. It has high contents of salt, gas, hydrocarbon, among other chemical components that can contaminate aquifers. At a glance, small up to large domes created by tectonic efforts, can destroy well pipes and screens. Also, contaminate different layers of aquifers.

The area of Salton Sea, California, US, where a clay diapir had created a tiny mud volcano with a continuous flow of gas, fewer mud, but oil drains are not natural. A similar one had appeared in 2013, at the Rome Airport in Italy. It is necessary to continue a detailed geomorphological investigation along the binational margin.

The area of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico shows evidence of tectonics with mud baths, and hot springs. However, hot springs are punctual more than extended. In addition, a geological phenomenon called karst is present at this area.

Aquifers in this W area of the border are influenced by these geological phenomena. It is fundamental to determine specific political, economic, and legal conditions to use in order to maintain healthy conditions in the borders of both countries. Medical recommendations must join geological procedures and suggestions.