Debnath et al. (2025) Identifying groundwater artificial recharge options using conventional water sources: A way towards genetic resource development

Identification

• Journal: Elsevier eBooks
• Year: 2025
• Date: 2025-11-28
• Authors: Mridusmita Debnath, Tapasranjan Das, Akram Ahmed
• DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-29104-3.00014-8

Research Groups

• Automation and Plant Engineering Division, ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
• North Eastern Regional Institute of Water and Land Management, Tezpur, Assam, India
• ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Research Centre, Vasad, Gujarat, India

Short Summary

This chapter outlines methods for identifying and implementing artificial groundwater recharge using conventional water sources, aiming to enhance water productivity and contribute to genetic resource development. It details various conventional sources, recharge techniques, and necessary observational data for successful project implementation.

Objective

• To identify and describe options for artificial groundwater recharge using conventional water sources as a strategy for genetic resource development and enhancement of water productivity.

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Conceptual framework applicable from small-area to large-area estimations and site-specific implementation.
• Temporal Scale: Conceptual framework for long-term water resource management, requiring continuous hydrometeorological, hydrological, soil hydrological, and hydrogeological observations.

Methodology and Data

• Models used: Not explicitly mentioned in the provided chapter outline. The chapter discusses "water productivity estimation" but does not specify particular models.
• Data sources: The chapter outlines the need for:
  • Hydrometeorological observations (e.g., precipitation, temperature).
  • Hydrological observations (e.g., river flow, lake levels).
  • Soil hydrological observations (e.g., soil moisture, infiltration rates).
  • Hydrogeological observations (e.g., groundwater levels, aquifer properties).

Main Results

• The chapter provides a structured framework for understanding and implementing artificial groundwater recharge.
• It categorizes conventional water sources suitable for recharge (rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, irrigated land).
• It outlines key techniques for groundwater recharge and methods for enhancing water productivity.
• It details the necessary steps and observations (hydrometeorological, hydrological, soil hydrological, hydrogeological) required for the successful identification and implementation of artificial recharge projects.

Contributions

• This chapter synthesizes existing knowledge on artificial groundwater recharge, specifically focusing on the use of conventional water sources.
• It provides a comprehensive conceptual and methodological guide for practitioners and researchers on how to identify, plan, and implement such projects.
• It highlights the link between artificial recharge, water productivity enhancement, and its potential role in genetic resource development, offering a holistic perspective.

Funding

• Not specified in the provided text.

Citation

@article{Debnath2025Identifying,
  author = {Debnath, Mridusmita and Das, Tapasranjan and Ahmed, Akram},
  title = {Identifying groundwater artificial recharge options using conventional water sources: A way towards genetic resource development},
  journal = {Elsevier eBooks},
  year = {2025},
  doi = {10.1016/b978-0-443-29104-3.00014-8},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-29104-3.00014-8}
}

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