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Author (down) Uddin, M.G.; Diganta, M.T.M.; Sajib, A.M.; Hasan, M.A.; Moniruzzaman, M.; Rahman, A.; Olbert, A.I.
Title Assessment of hydrogeochemistry in groundwater using water quality index model and indices approaches Type Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication Heliyon Abbreviated Journal
Volume 9 Issue 9 Pages 19668
Keywords CCME index, Groundwater quality, Hydrogeochemistry, Irrigation indices, Nuclear power plant, Water quality index
Abstract Groundwater resources around the world required periodic monitoring in order to ensure the safe and sustainable utilization for humans by keeping the good status of water quality. However, this could be a daunting task for developing countries due to the insufficient data in spatiotemporal resolution. Therefore, this research work aimed to assess groundwater quality in terms of drinking and irrigation purposes at the adjacent part of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) in Bangladesh. For the purposes of achieving the aim of this study, nine groundwater samples were collected seasonally (dry and wet season) and seventeen hydro-geochemical indicators were analyzed, including Temperature (Temp.), pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), total alkalinity (TA), total hardness (TH), total organic carbon (TOC), bicarbonate (HCO3−), chloride (Cl−), phosphate (PO43−), sulfate (SO42−), nitrite (NO2−), nitrate (NO3−), sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg2+). The present study utilized the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment water quality index (CCME-WQI) model to assess water quality for drinking purposes. In addition, nine indices including EC, TDS, TH, sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), percent sodium (Na%), permeability index (PI), Kelley’s ratio (KR), magnesium hazard ratio (MHR), soluble sodium percentage (SSP), and Residual sodium carbonate (RSC) were used in this research for assessing the water quality for irrigation purposes. The computed mean CCME-WQI score found higher during the dry season (ranges 48 to 74) than the wet season (ranges 40 to 65). Moreover, CCME-WQI model ranked groundwater quality between the “poor” and “marginal” categories during the wet season implying unsuitable water for human consumption. Like CCME-WQI model, majority of the irrigation index also demonstrated suitable water for crop cultivation during dry season. The findings of this research indicate that it requires additional care to improve the monitoring programme for protecting groundwater quality in the RNPP area. Insightful information from this study might be useful as baseline for national strategic planners in order to protect groundwater resources during the any emergencies associated with RNPP.
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Call Number THL @ christoph.kuells @ uddin_assessment_2023 Serial 167
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Author (down) Ubierna, J.A.J.
Title Tunnel heritage in Spain: Roots of the underground Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology Abbreviated Journal
Volume 13 Issue 2 Pages 131-141
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Abstract Spain has deep roots in the underground. The territory of myth and legend, of cave and tunnel, has existed in Spain since that ancient time overwhelmed with shreds of fog, where all was myth around heros like Túbal Hércules, Gárgoris and Abidis. The underground evokes strong links with life and death, light and darkness, and has served as a source of inspiration for art through the centuries. The history of tunnels in Spain reflects the mosaic of cultures that have inhabited Iberia from prehistoric times till today. This contribution on the subterranean History of Spain traces the country’s heritage in the form of natural caves, troglodyte dwellings, mining, crypts, galleries in fortresses and castles, aqueducts, qanats, cellars, and other landmarks.
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Call Number THL @ christoph.kuells @ Ubierna1998131 Serial 260
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Author (down) Tziritis, E.; Aschonitis, V.; Balacco, G.; Daras, P.; Doulgeris, C.; Fidelibus, M.D.; Gaubi, E.; Gueddari, M.; Güler, C.; Hamzaoui, F.; others
Title MEDSAL Project-Salinization of critical groundwater reserves in coastal Mediterranean areas: Identification, risk assessment and sustainable management with the use of integrated modelling and smart ICT tools Type Conference Article
Year 2020 Publication EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 2326
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Call Number THL @ christoph.kuells @ Tziritis2020medsal Serial 43
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Author (down) Tujchneider, O.; Christelis, G.; Gun, J.V. der
Title Towards scientific and methodological innovation in transboundary aquifer resource management Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Environmental Development Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue Pages 6-16
Keywords Communication, Cooperation, Holistic methodological approach, Science, Transboundary aquifer management
Abstract Groundwater is both an invaluable and a vulnerable resource. Aquifer resources management, aiming at the responsible exploitation and adequate protection of the groundwater resources, is therefore of key importance and has to be based on sound hydrological, environmental, economic and social principles. Aquifer-wide groundwater projects are carried out to collect the required area-specific information, to understand ongoing processes, to identify the management issues to be addressed and to develop an adequate management strategy and action plan. The quality of the project results depends to a large extent on the science and methodologies adopted in the design and used during the implementation of the projects. In this context, a project was carried out recently to analyse the scientific aspects of—among others—the transboundary aquifer projects within the IW: Portfolio of the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and to make recommendations for scientific strengthening and innovation. This paper presents the main outcomes of this analysis. In order to accomplish groundwater resources management goals in the case of transboundary aquifers, a balanced joint strategy is needed. Analysis of documentation on completed and on-going transboundary aquifer projects has shown a wide range of scientific activities that contribute positively to the development of such strategies. This analysis has also identified options for increasing the positive impacts of science on strategy development; some of these options have been pioneered already and deserve wider application other ones are relatively new. Important options are: integrating transboundary aquifer resource management in a wider environmental–socio-economical context (holistic approach); exploring causal chains to better understand the processes of change of groundwater resources; using this improved understanding for optimising groundwater assessment and monitoring programmes; and adaptive management. In addition, to obtain maximum benefit of the scientific results there is a general need to promote effective communication at all levels, between the scientific community and policy-/decision makers, as well as with the local community who have a major role to play in the use and conservation of the resources. All of this should be accompanied by the harmonisation of the legal instruments and co-operation agreements between countries and the communities involved. Two case studies, one in South America and one in Southern Africa, are added as examples of the setting and approach of the analysed transboundary aquifer projects.
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Call Number THL @ christoph.kuells @ tujchneider_towards_2013 Serial 105
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Author (down) Tröger, U.; Dias, C.L.; Guillaumon, J.R.; Iritani, M.A.; Külls, C.; Schuler, G.
Title Remarks and new data about the recharge of the Guarani Aquifer System Type Conference Article
Year 2004 Publication XXXIII IAH Congress, Abstracts, IAH, Mexico Abbreviated Journal
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Call Number THL @ christoph.kuells @ Troeger2004remarks Serial 59
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