Contents


Preface

In practice, most of the world's aquifers are inherently heterogeneous and isotropic in nature. This calls for continuous improvement and understanding of hydrogeology site characterisation techniques in theory and application to better understand and manage groundwater. The effects of climate change have in some cases resulted in unpredictably prolonged and frequent droughts, which have brought stress to groundwater resources. The effect often translates into unpredictable borehole

This book is structured into two sections that cover aspects of hydrogeology site

The first part of this section presents the principles and applications of ground penetrating radar (GPR) as a promising technology to detect and delineate aquifers or non-metallic minerals. Due to the inherent heterogeneity and isotropic nature of the subsurface, the need to improve approaches for groundwater detection and

In the second part, a case study on the hydrogeology characterisation of the Andean mountain groundwater resources of Central Chile is presented. Field surveys, streamflow gauging, environmental tracers, and a hydrological model are utilized as

Methods for predicting the risk of groundwater contamination with pesticides and their dangerous aspects for human health are then developed. These methods comprise risk acceptance assessment and integral groundwater contamination hazard

The first part of this section discusses the sustainability of human, plant, and aquatic life influenced by groundwater systems from recharge to discharge. Considerations are given to current and past stressors of groundwater by using case examples from around the world. In doing this, hydrogeologic settings where anthropogenic activity has impaired or has the potential to impair human, plant, and aquatic life are explored. The second part of the section addresses the management issues of mine groundwater quantity and quality during and after mining. A good understanding of the interrelationships between groundwater hydrology and mining processes is important to sustainably manage mine water. This enables efficient planning of mining processes and water management to protect the groundwater while addressing water scarcity and security issues in communities

The third part of the section presents legislative aspects to protect groundwater as instruments of groundwater management using a Slovenian example. To

yields and sometimes the drying of boreholes.

characterisation and groundwater management.

complementary techniques to improve site understanding.

index (IGCHI) evaluation according to a special scale.

*Hydrogeology Site Characterisation*

delineation remains vital.

*Groundwater Management*

within the vicinity of mining areas.
