GROUNDWATER VULNERABILITY AND POLLUTION RISK ASSESSMENT (HB 2020) Hardcover

This book provides a comprehensive analysis and comparison of various methods used to assess groundwater vulnerability, including DRASTIC, GOD, PI, RTt, AVI, SINTACS, and COP. It introduces new dimensions in vulnerability evaluation, particularly for coastal aquifers and the risk of methane leakage from shale gas wells. The volume also presents research findings on both intrinsic and specific vulnerability—such as the movement of antibiotics and nitrates, and interactions between groundwater and surface water. It includes case studies from different countries like Poland, Ireland, and Italy, showcasing diverse national approaches to groundwater vulnerability mapping. Compiled from 15 chapters based on two IAH conferences held in Ustroń, Poland in 2015 and 2018, this resource is especially useful for professionals involved in land use planning, water resource management, environmental risk assessment, and students of hydrogeology and environmental science.