GIS-Based Assessment for the Development of a Groundwater Quality Index Towards Sustainable Aquifer Management

被引：29

作者：

El-Fadel, M. ^{[1
]}

Tomaszkiewicz, M. ^{[1
]}

Adra, Y. ^{[1
]}

Sadek, S. ^{[1
]}

Abou Najm, M. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Amer Univ Beirut, Fac Engn & Architecture, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, Beirut 0236, Lebanon

来源：

WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 2014年 / 28卷 / 11期

关键词：

Groundwater quality index; Coastal aquifers; Vulnerability mapping; Seawater intrusion; Geostatistical analysis; SEAWATER INTRUSION; COASTAL AQUIFERS; CONTAMINATION; RESOURCES; SYSTEM; KARST; AREA;

D O I：

10.1007/s11269-014-0683-2

中图分类号：

TU [建筑科学];

学科分类号：

0813 ;

摘要：

This study aims at developing Groundwater Quality Indices (GQIs) that constitute a reliable tool in defining aquifer vulnerability. For this purpose, water quality sampling campaigns were conducted on 60 groundwater wells during most vulnerable periods of early and late summer to ensure the representativeness of the targeted GQI under worst case conditions. The samples were tested for various water quality indicators, which were then used to develop the GQIs through GIS-based mapping with spatial geostatistical analysis. The results contribute in filling a gap in GQI definition and form a basis for planning effective water quality management towards sustainable exploitation of groundwater resources particularly during summer periods when recharge is limited.

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页码：3471 / 3487

页数：17