Groundwater Hydrology: Engineering, Planning, And Management Hardcover

The escalating need for water, rising living standards, the dwindling supply of usable water, and significant pollution from urban, agricultural, and industrial growth have created severe environmental, social, economic, and political problems. More frequent and intense floods and droughts have reduced the capacity and resilience of water infrastructure to function and serve communities. These challenges have also transformed how we approach the planning and management of our surface and underground water sources. "Groundwater Hydrology: Engineering, Planning, and Management" compiles the most current topics and methods in groundwater education and practice, presenting them in a structured and interconnected manner for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals. The book fosters a holistic understanding of groundwater principles and model creation by applying scientific, engineering, planning, and management concepts. It covers traditional topics in groundwater hydrology and hydraulics, followed by discussions on water quality. The authors detail data analysis, identification, and parameter estimation: tools and techniques for model building and the combined use of surface and groundwater: aquifer restoration, remediation, and monitoring methods: and risk analysis. They address groundwater risk and disaster management and then examine the impact of climate change on groundwater, discussing the tools needed to analyze future data and adapt large-scale data to local watershed and aquifer levels for impact assessments.   This book stands out due to its integrated coverage of engineering and planning tools, along with specific challenges in restoring polluted aquifers. It also introduces fundamental tools and techniques for decision-making and planning.