Not long ago the main challenge for hydrogeologists was the exploration for groundwater, but over the last decades serious concern has been raised about the sustainability of groundwater development.
| Title | Sustainable groundwater development : the challenge for the hydrogeologist in the 1990's |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1992 |
| Authors | van der Gun, JAM, Kruseman, GP |
| Pagination | p. 190-201 : 10 fig., 2 tab. |
| Date Published | 1992-01-01 |
| Keywords | case studies, constraints, groundwater, hydrogeology, institutional aspects, sustainability, water resources management |
| Abstract | Not long ago the main challenge for hydrogeologists was the exploration for groundwater, but over the last decades serious concern has been raised about the sustainability of groundwater development. A fundamental cause of the problem is the rapid growth of the population. The main threats are: 1) depletion of groundwater resources; 2) deterioration of groundwater quality; 3) negative environmental impacts of groundwater abstraction; and 4) insufficient capacity for adequate operation and maintenance of the technical infrastructure for groundwater abstraction and distribution. Four case histories are presented to illustrate the role the hydrogeologist may play. Today's challenge for the hydrogeologist lies in the broadening of his profession towards water resources and environmental management planning; and in contributing to the development and strengthening of institutes in charge of groundwater resources management. |
| Notes | Hydrogeologische Beitraege 13. - 9 ref. |
| Custom 1 | 210 |
