Jaafarzadeh et al. (2025) Future trends in groundwater artificial recharge with conventional water

Identification

• Journal: Elsevier eBooks
• Year: 2025
• Date: 2025-11-28
• Authors: Maryam Sadat Jaafarzadeh, Ali Talebi
• DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-29104-3.00019-7

Research Groups

• Department of Reclamation of Arid and Mountainous Regions, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
• Department of Water Science and Engineering, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran

Short Summary

This paper reviews various methods of artificial groundwater recharge using conventional water sources, explores their roles and effectiveness, and identifies key challenges for their implementation, particularly within Iran.

Objective

• To review and synthesize current knowledge on artificial groundwater recharge methods using conventional water sources.
• To analyze the roles of different structures (e.g., check dams, groundwater dams) in artificial recharge.
• To identify and discuss the main challenges hindering the implementation of artificial recharge projects in Iran.

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Global (general principles and methods) with a specific focus on implementation challenges in Iran.
• Temporal Scale: Conceptual, reviewing existing practices and discussing future trends and challenges.

Methodology and Data

• Models used: Not applicable (conceptual review paper).
• Data sources: Literature review of existing scientific publications and expert knowledge.

Main Results

• Various artificial recharge methods, including the use of check dams, catchments, and groundwater dams, are discussed for their roles in enhancing groundwater resources.
• Key challenges for implementing artificial recharge projects in Iran are identified, encompassing technical issues (sedimentation, permeability, structure, repair), financial constraints (credits), environmental factors (climate), and socio-economic aspects (labor, ownership, socioeconomic issues).
• The paper underscores the critical importance of groundwater as the largest global freshwater reserve amidst increasing water crises.

Contributions

• Provides a comprehensive synthesis of artificial groundwater recharge methods and their applications.
• Offers a detailed analysis of the specific challenges faced in implementing artificial recharge projects in Iran, which can inform regional policy and project planning.
• Contributes to the understanding of strategies for sustainable groundwater management in water-stressed regions.

Funding

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Citation

@article{Jaafarzadeh2025Future,
  author = {Jaafarzadeh, Maryam Sadat and Talebi, Ali},
  title = {Future trends in groundwater artificial recharge with conventional water},
  journal = {Elsevier eBooks},
  year = {2025},
  doi = {10.1016/b978-0-443-29104-3.00019-7},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-29104-3.00019-7}
}

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