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Hydrogeology Journal
Published in: Hydrogeology Journal 8/2009

01-12-2009 | Report

Effects of rainwater-harvesting-induced artificial recharge on the groundwater of wells in Rajasthan, India

Authors: John M. Stiefel, Assefa M. Melesse, Michael E. McClain, René M. Price, Elizabeth P. Anderson, Narendra K. Chauhan

Published in: Hydrogeology Journal | Issue 8/2009

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Abstract

In light of the increasing deterioration of groundwater supplies in Rajasthan, India, rainwater harvesting practices in southern Rajasthan were studied to determine the effects of artificially recharged groundwater on the supply and quality of local groundwater. A physical and geochemical investigation utilizing environmental tracers (δ18O and Cl–), groundwater level and groundwater quality measurements, and geological surveys was conducted with two objectives: (1) to quantify the proportion of artificially recharged groundwater in wells located near rainwater harvesting structures and (2) to examine potential effects of artificial recharge on the quality of groundwater in these wells. A geochemical mixing model revealed that the proportion of artificial recharge in these wells ranged from 0 to 75%. Groundwater tracer, water table, and geological data provided evidence of complex groundwater flow and were used to explain the spatial distribution of artificial recharge. Furthermore, wells receiving artificial recharge had improved groundwater quality. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the water quality in these wells and wells determined not to receive artificial recharge, for electrical conductivity and SO 4 – . The findings from this study provide quantitative evidence that rainwater harvesting structures in southern Rajasthan influence the groundwater supply and quality of nearby wells by artificially recharging local groundwater.
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Metadata
Title
Effects of rainwater-harvesting-induced artificial recharge on the groundwater of wells in Rajasthan, India
Authors
John M. Stiefel
Assefa M. Melesse
Michael E. McClain
René M. Price
Elizabeth P. Anderson
Narendra K. Chauhan
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Hydrogeology Journal / Issue 8/2009
Print ISSN: 1431-2174
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0157
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-009-0491-6

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