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AQUIFER MAPPING,
MONITORING, AND
ANALYSIS
PRESENTED BY : JISHLU NANDAN PV
REG NO : 20010709
GUIDED BY : JAMSHED NESSARY CHALIL
LECTURER IN CIVIL ENG , KGPTC
KOZHIKODE
  INTRODUCTION
 IMPORTANCE OF AQUIFER MAPPING
 TYPES OF AQUIFERS
 AQUIFER MAPPING METHODS
 GEOLOGICAL MAPS AND THEIR USE
IN AQUIFER MAPPING

N T E N T S  REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES FOR

CO AQUIFER MAPPING
 GROUNDWATER MODELING AND ITS
ROLE IN AQUIFER MAPPING
 AQUIFER MONITORING: DEFINITION
AND IMPORTANCE
 WATER QUALITY MONITORING
 AQUIFER ANALYSIS: DEFINITION
AND IMPORTANCE
 AQUIFER ANALYSIS: DEFINITION
AND IMPORTANCE
 METHODS OF AQUIFER ANALYSIS
 ANALYSIS OF GROUNDWATER FLOW
 CHALLENGES AND LIMITATIONS OF
AQUIFER MAPPING, MONITORING,
AND ANALYSIS
  CONCLUSION
 REFERANCE

N T E N T S
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INTRODUCTION

• Aquifer mapping, monitoring, and analysis are methods used to un-

derstand the behavior and characteristics of groundwater systems.
• Aquifer mapping involves creating maps of underground water-bear-
ing formations.
• Aquifer monitoring is the process of regularly collecting data on
groundwater levels, quality, and other parameters to track changes
over time.
• Aquifer analysis involves using modeling tools and other methods to
understand how water flows through and interacts with aquifers.
IMPORTANCE OF AQUIFER MAPPING

• Groundwater is a vital resource for many communities, indus-

tries, and ecosystems around the world.
• Aquifer mapping, monitoring, and analysis help us understand
how to sustainably manage groundwater resources over the long
term.
• These methods can also help identify potential risks to ground-
water quality or quantity and inform decision-making around
land use and water management practices.
TYPES OF AQUIFERS

• Aquifers can be classified based on their geological characteris-

tics, including the type of rock or sediment that makes up the
aquifer.
TYPES OF AQUIFERS

• Some common types of aquifers include unconfined, confined,

and artesian aquifers.
• Aquifers can also be classified based on their location, such as
coastal or karst aquifers.
AQUIFER MAPPING METHODS

• Aquifer mapping methods include geological surveys, geophys-

ical methods like seismic surveysand remote sensing techniques
using satellites or drones.
• These methods can help identify the boundaries and characteris-
tics of aquifers, such as their thickness, porosity, and
permeability.
GEOLOGICAL MAPS AND THEIR USE IN AQUIFER MAPPING

• Geological maps show the distribution and characteristics of

different rock formations in a given area.
• These maps can be used to infer the location and characteristics
of aquifers, since groundwater tends to flow through porous
rock formations.
GEOLOGICAL MAPS AND THEIR USE IN AQUIFER MAPPING

• can also help identify potential barriers or confining layers that

may impact groundwater flow.
REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES FOR AQUIFER MAPPING

• Remote sensing techniques like satellite imagery and aerial pho-

tography can be used to identify surface features that may indi-
cate the presence of underground water resources.
• These techniques can also be used to create high-resolution
maps of land surface elevation, which can help identify poten-
tial areas for groundwater recharge.
GROUNDWATER MODELING AND ITS ROLE IN AQUIFER MAP-
PING

• groundwater modeling involves creating computer simulations

of groundwater flow and transport through aquifers.
GROUNDWATER MODELING AND ITS ROLE IN AQUIFER MAP-
PING

• these models can help predict how aquifers will respond to dif-
ferent pumping rates, recharge rates, or other changes in the sys-
tem.
• groundwater modeling can also help identify potential risks to
groundwater quality or quantity and inform decision-making
around land use and water management practices.
AQUIFER MONITORING: DEFINITION AND IMPOR-
TANCE

• Aquifer monitoring involves regularly collecting data on

groundwater levels, quality, and other parameters to track
changes over time.
• This information can help identify trends or patterns in aquifer
behavior, such as seasonal changes or long-term declines in
groundwater levels.
• Aquifer monitoring is important for identifying potential risks
to groundwater quality or quantity and informing decision-mak-
ing around land use and water management practices.
WATER QUALITY MONITORING

• Water quality monitoring involves collecting samples to test for

parameters like pH, dissolved oxygen, or contaminant concen-
trations.
• Regular water quality monitoring can help identify potential
risks to groundwater quality, such as contamination from agri-
cultural or industrial sources.
• Water quality monitoring can also inform decision-making
around land use and water management practices.
AQUIFER ANALYSIS: DEFINITION AND IMPORTANCE

• Aquifer analysis involves using modeling tools and other meth-

ods to understand how water flows through and interacts with
aquifers.
• This information can help identify potential risks to groundwa-
ter quality or quantity, and inform decision-making around land
use and water management practices.
• Aquifer analysis is important for predicting the impacts of dif-
ferent land use or water management scenarios on aquifers.
METHODS OF AQUIFER ANALYSIS

• methods of aquifer analysis may include creating computer

models of groundwater flow and transport through aquifers.
• other methods may include using geophysical techniques to de-
tect changes in groundwater levels or quality, or analyzing data
from monitoring wells or piezometers.
• aquifer analysis may also involve developing conceptual mod-
els of the aquifer system to identify key drivers of groundwater
flow and transport.
ANALYSIS OF GROUNDWATER FLOW

• Analysis of groundwater flow involves understanding how wa-

ter moves through aquifers under different conditions.
• This can help identify areas of high or low groundwater
recharge, and how water flows between different parts of the
aquifer system.
• Understanding groundwater flow is important for predicting the
impacts of changes in land use or water management practices
on aquifers.
ANALYSIS OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY

• Analysis of groundwater quality involves understanding the

chemical and physical characteristics of groundwater, including
the presence of contaminants.
• This can help identify potential risks to human health or the en-
vironment from contaminated groundwater.
• Understanding groundwater quality is important for managing
groundwater resources in a sustainable and responsible manner.
CHALLENGES AND LIMITATIONS OF AQUIFER MAPPING, MONITORING,
AND ANALYSIS

• aquifer mapping, monitoring, and analysis can be complex and

resource-intensive processes.
• there may be challenges in accessing data or resources, or in in-
tegrating data from different sources.
• understanding the limitations and uncertainties of these methods
is important for making informed decisions around groundwater
management.
CONCLUSION

• Aquifer mapping, monitoring, and analysis are critical tools for

understanding and managing groundwater resources.
• These methods can help identify potential risks to groundwater
quality or quantity, and inform decision-making around land use
and water management practices.
• Sustainable groundwater management requires a comprehensive
understanding of aquifers, and the integration of multiple meth-
ods for mapping, monitoring, and analysis.
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