Groundwater And Society

Author : Pravat Kumar Shit,Gouri Sankar Bhunia,Partha Pratim Adhikary,Ch. Jyotiprava Dash
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030641368

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Groundwater and Society by Pravat Kumar Shit,Gouri Sankar Bhunia,Partha Pratim Adhikary,Ch. Jyotiprava Dash Pdf

This volume advances the scientific understanding, development, and application of geospatial technologies related to groundwater resource management, mapping, monitoring, and modelling using up-to-date remote sensing and GIS techniques. The book further provides a critical analysis of the debates and discourses surrounding groundwater resources and society, illustrates the relationship between groundwater resources and precision agriculture for societal development, and describes novel, region-specific management strategies and techniques for sustainability with case studies. The book is organized into three parts: (I) Groundwater resources and societal development; (II) Groundwater availability, quality and pollution; and (III) Sustainable groundwater resources management. Each section begins with a short introduction that includes an overview of the papers in that section. Individual chapters focus on the core themes of research and knowledge along with some topics that have received lesser attention. The book will be of interest to water resource planners and decision-makers, academic researchers, policy makers, NGOs, and academic researchers and students in Geography, Geophysics, Hydrology, Remote Sensing & GIS, Agriculture, Soil Science, and Agronomy.

Author : Pravat Kumar Shit,Gouri Sankar Bhunia,Partha Pratim Adhikary,Ch. Jyotiprava Dash
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3030641376

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Groundwater and Society by Pravat Kumar Shit,Gouri Sankar Bhunia,Partha Pratim Adhikary,Ch. Jyotiprava Dash Pdf

This volume advances the scientific understanding, development, and application of geospatial technologies related to groundwater resource management, mapping, monitoring, and modelling using up-to-date remote sensing and GIS techniques. The book further provides a critical analysis of the debates and discourses surrounding groundwater resources and society, illustrates the relationship between groundwater resources and precision agriculture for societal development, and describes novel, region-specific management strategies and techniques for sustainability with case studies. The book is organized into three parts: (I) Groundwater resources and societal development; (II) Groundwater availability, quality and pollution; and (III) Sustainable groundwater resources management. Each section begins with a short introduction that includes an overview of the papers in that section. Individual chapters focus on the core themes of research and knowledge along with some topics that have received lesser attention. The book will be of interest to water resource planners and decision-makers, academic researchers, policy makers, NGOs, and academic researchers and students in Geography, Geophysics, Hydrology, Remote Sensing & GIS, Agriculture, Soil Science, and Agronomy.

Author : Anthony J Jakeman,Olivier Barreteau,Randall J Hunt,Jean-Daniel Rinaudo,Andrew Ross
Publisher : Springer
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319235769

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Integrated Groundwater Management by Anthony J Jakeman,Olivier Barreteau,Randall J Hunt,Jean-Daniel Rinaudo,Andrew Ross Pdf

The aim of this book is to document for the first time the dimensions and requirements of effective integrated groundwater management (IGM). Groundwater management is a formidable challenge, one that remains one of humanity’s foremost priorities. It has become a largely non-renewable resource that is overexploited in many parts of the world. In the 21st century, the issue moves from how to simply obtain the water we need to how we manage it sustainably for future generations, future economies, and future ecosystems. The focus then becomes one of understanding the drivers and current state of the groundwater resource, and restoring equilibrium to at-risk aquifers. Many interrelated dimensions, however, come to bear when trying to manage groundwater effectively. An integrated approach to groundwater necessarily involves many factors beyond the aquifer itself, such as surface water, water use, water quality, and ecohydrology. Moreover, the science by itself can only define the fundamental bounds of what is possible; effective IGM must also engage the wider community of stakeholders to develop and support policy and other socioeconomic tools needed to realize effective IGM. In order to demonstrate IGM, this book covers theory and principles, embracing: 1) an overview of the dimensions and requirements of groundwater management from an international perspective; 2) the scale of groundwater issues internationally and its links with other sectors, principally energy and climate change; 3) groundwater governance with regard to principles, instruments and institutions available for IGM; 4) biophysical constraints and the capacity and role of hydroecological and hydrogeological science including water quality concerns; and 5) necessary tools including models, data infrastructures, decision support systems and the management of uncertainty. Examples of effective, and failed, IGM are given. Throughout, the importance of the socioeconomic context that connects all effective IGM is emphasized. Taken as a whole, this work relates the many facets of effective IGM, from the catchment to global perspective.

Author : Federica Sulas,Innocent Pikirayi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317197379

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Water and Society from Ancient Times to the Present by Federica Sulas,Innocent Pikirayi Pdf

As water availability, management and conservation become global challenges, there is now wide consensus that historical knowledge can provide crucial information to address present crises, offering unique opportunities to appreciate the solutions and mechanisms societies have developed over time to deal with water in all its forms, from rainfall to groundwater. This unique collection explores how ancient water systems relate to present ideas of resilience and sustainability and can inform future strategy. Through an investigation of historic water management systems, along with the responses to, and impact of, various water-driven catastrophes, contributors to this volume present tenable solutions for the long-term use of water resources in different parts of the world. The discussion is not limited to issues of the past, seeking instead to address the resonance and legacy of water histories in the present and future. Water and Society from Ancient Times to the Present speaks to an archaeological and non-archaeological scholarly audience and will be a useful primary reference text for researchers and graduate students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds including archaeology, anthropology, history, ecology, geography, geology, architecture and development studies.

Author : S. Mambretti,J. L. Miralles i Garcia
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781784663575

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Water and Society V by S. Mambretti,J. L. Miralles i Garcia Pdf

Encompassing papers form the 2019 Water and Society Conference, this book is a collection of latest trans-disciplinary research on issues related to the nature of water, and its use and exploitation by society. This book demonstrates the need to bridge the gap between specialists in physical sciences, biology, environmental sciences and health. Over the centuries, civilisations have relied on the availability of clean and inexpensive water. This can no longer be taken for granted as the need for water continues to increase due to the pressure from growing global population demanding higher living standards. Agriculture and industry, major users of water, are at the same time those that contribute to its contamination. Water distribution networks in urban areas, as well as soiled water collection systems, present serious problems in response to a growing population as well as the need to maintain ageing infrastructures.Many technologically feasible solutions, such as desalination or pumping systems are energy demanding but, as costs rise, the techniques currently developed may need to be re-assessed. The research contained in this book addresses the interaction between water and energy systems.The socio-political implications of a world short of clean, easily available water are enormous. It will lead to realignments in international politics and the emergence of new centres of power in the world.The following list covers some of the subjects included in this book: Water resources management; Agribusiness; Water as a human right; Water quality; Water resources contamination; Sanitation and health; Water and disaster management; Policy and legislation; Future water demands; Irrigation and water management; Management of catchments; Groundwater management and conservation.

Author : C.A. Brebbia
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845649722

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Water and Society III by C.A. Brebbia Pdf

The proceedings from The Water and Society Conference 2015 aim to encourage trans-disciplinary communication on issues related to the nature of water, and its use and exploitation by society. The papers within this book demonstrate the need to bridge the gap between the broad spectrum of socio-political sciences and humanistic disciplines and specialists in physical sciences, biology, environmental sciences and health. The Water and Society conference series which began 2011 comprise of issues such as the need for clean and inexpensive water by an increasing global population, and the growing demands of Agriculture and Industry. The book deals with the interaction between water and energy systems, as well as the more technical aspects of water resources management and quality, in the aim to help the policy makers put forward policies and legislation that will lead to improved solutions for all. Topics covered include: Water as a human right; Water quality; Water resources contamination; Water sanitation and health; Water and disaster management; Future water demands; Irrigation and desertification.

Author : Jacob J. Burke,Marcus Moench,United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs,United Nations. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
Publisher : United Nations Publications
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015053119205

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Groundwater and Society by Jacob J. Burke,Marcus Moench,United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs,United Nations. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean Pdf

This book takes stock of the development and abuse of groundwater over the past century and measures present approaches to groundwater management against the reality of declining water tables and polluted aquifers. It discusses the impact these have had on people, their livelihoods, communities and environment. The prospects for sustainable development are then examined.

Author : U. Ofterdinger,A. M. MacDonald,J.-C. Comte,M. E. Young
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786204011

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Groundwater in Fractured Bedrock Environments: Managing Catchment and Subsurface Resources by U. Ofterdinger,A. M. MacDonald,J.-C. Comte,M. E. Young Pdf

Fractured bedrock aquifers have traditionally been regarded as low-productivity aquifers, with only limited relevance to regional groundwater resources. It is now being increasingly recognised that these complex bedrock aquifers can play an important role in catchment management and subsurface energy systems. At shallow to intermediate depth, fractured bedrock aquifers help to sustain surface water baseflows and groundwater dependent ecosystems, provide local groundwater supplies and impact on contaminant transfers on a catchment scale. At greater depths, understanding the properties and groundwater flow regimes of these complex aquifers can be crucial for the successful installation of subsurface energy and storage systems, such as deep geothermal or Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage systems and natural gas or CO2 storage facilities as well as the exploration of natural resources such as conventional/unconventional oil and gas. In many scenarios, a robust understanding of fractured bedrock aquifers is required to assess the nature and extent of connectivity between such engineered subsurface systems at depth and overlying receptors in the shallow subsurface.

Author : Abhijit Mukherjee
Publisher : Springer
Page : 799 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811038891

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Groundwater of South Asia by Abhijit Mukherjee Pdf

This book presents recent findings from the South Asian region (SA), broadly including groundwater studies on (a) quantity, (b) exploration, (c) quality and pollution, (d) economics, management and policies, (e) groundwater and society, and (f) sustainable sources. It offers a compilation of compelling, authentic insights into groundwater scenarios throughout the water-stressed South Asia region. Comprising Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, it is the most densely populated region in the world: It occupies approximately 4% of the global land area but supports more than 25% of the global population. The SA region now faces an acute shortage of fresh water due to a rapid rise in water demand and changes in societal water-use patterns. Combining essential advances and perspectives, this book offers a valuable resource for all scientists, planners and policymakers who are interested in understanding and developing the SA and other related areas.

Author : Makoto Taniguchi,Tetsuya Hiyama
Publisher : Springer
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9784431549680

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Groundwater as a Key for Adaptation to Changing Climate and Society by Makoto Taniguchi,Tetsuya Hiyama Pdf

The book presents an overview of recent advances in knowledge related to the assessment and management of groundwater resources, giving special attention to the uncertainties related to climate change and variability. While proposing strategies of groundwater management as adaptation, alternative and resilience under the changing environments, this book also discusses new directions and initiatives of hydrological study, in particular on the groundwater. Groundwater is a major source of water across much of the world, and acts as a component of the global water cycle on the Earth. Groundwater has the capacity to balance large swings in precipitation and has the potential to supplement surface-water resources when they are close to the limits of sustainability such as during drought. Although groundwater is pivotal to sustain water supplies, these important resources are vulnerable to increased human activities and the uncertain consequences of climate change. This book presents that groundwater with longer resident time of water circulation can be an alternative water resources and environment in changing climate. Assessments of groundwater services and benefit as well as risk are important for sustainable groundwater uses under the climate change. Groundwater which is one of the leys of adaptation to climate change should be treated as common resources and environment beyond the tragedy of the commons and dilemma of the boundaries. While providing a comprehensive description of hydrogeological characteristics of groundwater systems, the present volume also covers important aspects of legal and institutional contexts required for groundwater resources management as well as social and economic considerations. This publication may contribute to an improved understanding of the impacts of climate change and human activity on groundwater resources, provides useful guidance for policy makers and planners to include groundwater into climate change adaptation schemes and strategies.

Author : Charles G. Higgins,Donald Robert Coates
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813722528

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Groundwater Geomorphology by Charles G. Higgins,Donald Robert Coates Pdf

Author : Abhijit Mukherjee,Bridget R. Scanlon,Alice Aureli,Simon Langan,Huaming Guo,Andrew A. McKenzie
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128181720

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Global Groundwater by Abhijit Mukherjee,Bridget R. Scanlon,Alice Aureli,Simon Langan,Huaming Guo,Andrew A. McKenzie Pdf

Global Groundwater: Source, Scarcity, Sustainability, Security, and Solutions presents a compilation of compelling insights into groundwater scenarios within all groundwater-stressed regions across the world. Thematic sub-sections include groundwater studies on sources, scarcity, sustainability, security, and solutions. The chapters in these sub-sections provide unique knowledge on groundwater for scientists, planners, and policymakers, and are written by leading global experts and researchers. Global Groundwater: Source, Scarcity, Sustainability, Security, and Solutions provides a unique, unparalleled opportunity to integrate the knowledge on groundwater, ranging from availability to pollution, nation-level groundwater management to transboundary aquifer governance, and global-scale review to local-scale case-studies. Provides interdisciplinary content that bridges the knowledge from groundwater sources to solutions and sustainability, from science to policy, from technology to clean water and food Includes global and regional reviews and case studies, building a bridge between broad reviews of groundwater-related issues by domain experts as well as detailed case studies by researchers Identifies pathways for transforming knowledge to policy and governance of groundwater security and sustainability

Author : Mustafa M. Aral,Stewart Warren Taylor
Publisher : Amer Society of Civil Engineers
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 078441176X

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Groundwater Quantity and Quality Management by Mustafa M. Aral,Stewart Warren Taylor Pdf

"Sponsored by Groundwater Management Technical Committee of the Groundwater Council of EWRI, Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers."

Author : Jean Margat,Jac van der Gun
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780203772140

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Groundwater around the World by Jean Margat,Jac van der Gun Pdf

This book presents a unique and up-to-date summary of what is known about groundwater on our planet, from a global perspective and in terms of area-specific factual information. Unlike most textbooks on groundwater, it does not deal with theoretical principles, but rather with the overall picture that emerges as a result of countless observations,

Author : Alan M. MacDonald
Publisher : ITDG Publishing
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015060884452

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Developing Groundwater by Alan M. MacDonald Pdf

A user-friendly guide to developing groundwater for rural water supplies in developing countries. It provides information on simple, effective techniques for siting wells and boreholes, assessing resource sustainability, constructing and testing the yield of boreholes and wells, and monitoring groundwater quality.