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Mekuria, W.; Tegegne, D. |
| Title |
Water harvesting |
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2023 |
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Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment (Second Edition) |
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593-607 |
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Climate change, Ecosystem services, Environmental benefits, Population growth, Resilient community, Resilient environment, Socio-economic benefits, Urbanizations, Water harvesting, Water quality, Water security |
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Water harvesting is the intentional collection and concentration of rainwater and runoff to offset irrigation demands. Secondary benefits include decreased flood and erosion risk. Water harvesting techniques include micro- and macro-catchment systems, floodwater harvesting, and rooftop and groundwater harvesting. The techniques vary with catchment type and size, and the method of water storage. Micro-catchment water harvesting, for example, requires the development of small structures and targets increased water delivery and storage to the root zone whereas macro-catchment systems collect runoff water from large areas. The sustainability of water harvesting techniques at the local level are usually constrained by several factors such as labor, construction costs, loss of productive land, and maintenance, suggesting that multiple solutions are required to sustain the benefits of water harvesting techniques. |
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Academic Press |
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Oxford |
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Goss, M.J.; Oliver, M. |
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978-0-323-95133-3 |
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THL @ christoph.kuells @ Mekuria2023593 |
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| Author |
Mekuria, W.; Tegegne, D. |
| Title |
Water harvesting |
Type |
Book Chapter |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment (Second Edition) |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
593-607 |
| Keywords |
Climate change, Ecosystem services, Environmental benefits, Population growth, Resilient community, Resilient environment, Socio-economic benefits, Urbanizations, Water harvesting, Water quality, Water security |
| Abstract |
Water harvesting is the intentional collection and concentration of rainwater and runoff to offset irrigation demands. Secondary benefits include decreased flood and erosion risk. Water harvesting techniques include micro- and macro-catchment systems, floodwater harvesting, and rooftop and groundwater harvesting. The techniques vary with catchment type and size, and the method of water storage. Micro-catchment water harvesting, for example, requires the development of small structures and targets increased water delivery and storage to the root zone whereas macro-catchment systems collect runoff water from large areas. The sustainability of water harvesting techniques at the local level are usually constrained by several factors such as labor, construction costs, loss of productive land, and maintenance, suggesting that multiple solutions are required to sustain the benefits of water harvesting techniques. |
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Academic Press |
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Oxford |
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Goss, M.J.; Oliver, M. |
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978-0-323-95133-3 |
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THL @ christoph.kuells @ Mekuria2023593 |
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265 |
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Petisco-Ferrero, S.; Idoeta, R.; Rozas, S.; Olondo, C.; Herranz, M. |
| Title |
Radiological environmental monitoring of groundwater around NPP: A proposal for its assessment |
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Journal Article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Heliyon |
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9 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
19470 |
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Detection limit, Nuclear power plant dismantling and decommissioning, Radiological environmental monitoring, Radionuclides in groundwater |
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Whether a nuclear installation has radiological impact and, in that case, its extension, are the questions behind any environmental analysis of the installation along its operational life. This analysis is based on the detailed establishment of the radiological background of the area. Accordingly, the dismantling and decommissioning process (D&D) of a nuclear power plant starts with a radiological monitoring plan, which includes the radiological characterization of the area and of its surroundings. At the completion of the D&D, unrestricted use for the site will be permitted strictly in accordance with results of the radiological survey within the limits established by the local authorities. Groundwater quality is typically included in any radiological analysis since, among other reasons, a significant part of it is highly likely to end up being extracted for domestic use and hence, human consumption. While there is no regulation containing maximum activity concentration or radionuclide guidance values for water that may be destined for uses other than public consumption, if groundwater is considered a “part” of the land, dose criteria for site release can be applied. Therefore, together with the guidance levels to be established for the different radionuclides expected in the groundwater, the detection limits to be employed when performing routine radio analytical characterization procedures in the laboratory should also be provided. In this paper, we first propose a relation of the potential radionuclides to be analyzed in groundwater, together with their detection limits to be achieved when the determinations are performed in a laboratory, and subsequently, we discuss the most suitable analytical methodologies and resources that would be necessary to undertake radiological characterization plans from a practical point of view. |
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THL @ christoph.kuells @ petisco-ferrero_radiological_2023 |
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