Lalumbe, LindelaniKanyerere, Thokozani2022-09-092022-09-092022Lalumbe, L., & Kanyerere, T. (2022). Characterisation of hydro-geochemical processes influencing groundwater quality in rural areas: A case study of Soutpansberg region, Limpopo province, South Africa. Water, 14(12), 1972. https://doi.org/10.3390/w141219722073-4441https://doi.org/10.3390/w14121972http://hdl.handle.net/10566/7840Groundwater is often the main or only source of fresh water supply in arid to semi-arid rural areas owing to decreasing rainfall patterns, reduced availability of surface water and socioeconomic activities. It is important to understand the hydro-geochemical processes influencing groundwater quality for improved management and sustainability of resources and to improve rural livelihoods. To understand the hydro-geochemical process influencing the hydro-geochemistry of the Soutpansberg region, this study assessed groundwater quality data from 12 boreholes and 2 geothermal springs collected between 1995 and 2017.enWater qualityGroundwater qualityRural areasLimpopo provinceHydro-geochemistryArticle