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

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  • M. El-Fadel
  • M. Tomaszkiewicz
  • Y. Adra
  • S. Sadek
  • M. Abou Najm

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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. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2014

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  • M. El-Fadel & M. Tomaszkiewicz & Y. Adra & S. Sadek & M. Abou Najm, 2014. "GIS-Based Assessment for the Development of a Groundwater Quality Index Towards Sustainable Aquifer Management," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 28(11), pages 3471-3487, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:waterr:v:28:y:2014:i:11:p:3471-3487
    DOI: 10.1007/s11269-014-0683-2
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