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Hydrogeology Journal
Published in: Hydrogeology Journal 8/2006

01-12-2006 | Report

A simplified methodology for mapping groundwater vulnerability and contamination risk, and its first application in a tropical karst area, Vietnam

Authors: Vu Thi Minh Nguyet, Nico Goldscheider

Published in: Hydrogeology Journal | Issue 8/2006

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Abstract

A simplified methodology for mapping groundwater vulnerability and contamination risk is proposed, and the first application of the methodology, in a mountainous tropical karst area, is presented. The test site is the Tam Duong area, one of the poorest and remotest regions in northern Vietnam. The methodology requires a minimum of input data, which makes it particularly useful for developing countries. Vulnerability is assessed on the basis of two factors, which take into account the duality of recharge processes in karst aquifer systems: the overlying layers (O) and the concentration of flow (C). The risk map is obtained by putting together the vulnerability map and a simplified hazard assessment. The resulting maps provide a basis for groundwater protection zoning and land-use planning. Tracer tests and microbiological data confirmed the vulnerability and risk assessment in the test site.
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Metadata
Title
A simplified methodology for mapping groundwater vulnerability and contamination risk, and its first application in a tropical karst area, Vietnam
Authors
Vu Thi Minh Nguyet
Nico Goldscheider
Publication date
01-12-2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Hydrogeology Journal / Issue 8/2006
Print ISSN: 1431-2174
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0157
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-006-0069-5

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