Hydrogeological vulnerability assessment in urban systems, Spain
2015
Sanz-Lobón, Germán | Albuquerque, M.T.D. | Martínez-Alegría, Roberto | Antunes, I.M.H.R. | Taboada, Javier
Resumo alargado da comunicação oral apresentada na 6th International Conference on Environmental Science and Development.
Show more [+] Less [-]The main objective of this research is the study of vulnerability to pollution in an unconfined karstic aquifer system. Aquifer vulnerability assessment to define critical zones of contamination is a core issue an effective monitoring network for groundwater management. Vulnerability integration is addressed for risk valuation and risk–benefit considerations, focusing the requirements of the European Community’s Water and Groundwater Directives. The development of an integrated vulnerability assessment methodology can be useful for the effective management and protection of this valuable freshwater source. The research insights suggest that an effective governance is mandatory as the future highway, the prison and the airport are overlaying the aquifer’s most vulnerable areas.
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