scholarly journals Water reuse through managed aquifer recharge (MAR): assessment of regulations/guidelines and case studies

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Yuan ◽  
Michele I. Van Dyke ◽  
Peter M. Huck
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Water Reuse ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Managed Aquifer Recharge ◽  
Quantitative Risk Assessment ◽  
Aquifer Recharge ◽  
Water Shortages ◽  
Sustainable Water Resources Management ◽  
Selection Of

Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) with reclaimed water is an important water reuse application. As an intentional way of recharging water into aquifers, MAR can be used to address water shortages and contribute to sustainable water resources management practices. The establishment of a MAR system depends on the source of recharge water, the selection of a recharge method and site, the type of water treatment system, and the ultimate purpose of recovered water, and these components are closely related and integrated. However, at present, detailed regulations or guidelines that specifically guide MAR with reclaimed water are unavailable in most countries. The complexity of MAR systems and the lack of a sophisticated regulatory framework increase the difficulties of MAR implementation. This review provides an introduction to MAR with reclaimed water and a comparison of current worldwide water reuse regulations or guidelines, including a proposed approach for MAR implementation. An analysis of selected MAR with reclaimed water case studies was also done within the context of this proposed approach. This paper recommends the development of specific regulatory or design criteria, including a complete quantitative risk assessment framework for the evaluation and operation of MAR systems.

Managed aquifer recharge with reclaimed water: approaches to a European guidance framework

2010 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 1265-1273 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Hochstrat ◽  
T. Wintgens ◽  
C. Kazner ◽  
P. Jeffrey ◽  
B. Jefferson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Managed Aquifer Recharge ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Aquifer Recharge ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Sustainable Water Resources Management ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Legal Frameworks

Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) with reclaimed water plays a particular role in water stress mitigation, due to both the large potential benefits achieved in terms of sustainable water resources management as well as the complexity of the planning and implementation. This paper focuses on the role of policy in establishing water quality related legal frameworks that are crucial for MAR development. It analyses and compares the current practice of shaping boundary conditions, particularly in a European context but with some international comparison. The work reports on the legal aspects considered most relevant for MAR in the European Union and summarises issues addressed in aquifer recharge regulations and guidelines. Some potential actions are proposed to develop a suitable guidance framework for further exploitation of MAR benefits.

scholarly journals Managed aquifer recharge: the solution for water shortages in the Fergana Valley

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Karimov ◽  
V. Smakhtin ◽  
A. Mavlonov ◽  
V. Borisov ◽  
I. Gracheva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Managed Aquifer Recharge ◽  
Aquifer Recharge ◽  
Water Shortages

scholarly journals On the factors influencing public knowledge and acceptance of reclaimed water from a survey of three cities in northern China

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhongfan Zhu ◽  
Hongrui Wang ◽  
Aihua Li
Keyword(s):  
Water Reuse ◽  
Public Attitudes ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Northern China ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Water Shortages ◽  
Educational Backgrounds ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Knowledge And Acceptance

Abstract In this study, we analysed the survey results regarding the level of public knowledge about, and general attitudes towards, reclaimed water in Jinan, Weifang, and Yantai, three cities in northern China that experience serious water shortages. The objective is to identify the factors influencing public knowledge and acceptance of reclaimed water and determine the hurdles of water reuse applications. The results showed that: (1) educational background was moderately correlated, and age and monthly income were weakly correlated, with the respondents' knowledge about water resources and use; (2) gender, occupation, and economic income were not related to public attitudes toward reclaimed water, and older people and those with higher educational backgrounds were more willing to accept the use of reclaimed water than were other respondents. This study could provide a valuable reference in other regions of China and developing countries facing similar issues of reclaimed water. The knowledge of this study will help to overcome public acceptance hurdles in other projects.

scholarly journals Application of GIS-based multi-criteria analysis for site selection of aquifer recharge with reclaimed water

2011 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Pedrero ◽  
António Albuquerque ◽  
Helena Marecos do Monte ◽  
Victor Cavaleiro ◽  
Juan José Alarcón
Keyword(s):  
Site Selection ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Aquifer Recharge ◽  
Multi Criteria Analysis ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Application Of Gis

European Perspective on Managed Aquifer Recharge with Reclaimed Water

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 (16) ◽  
pp. 1244-1256
Author(s):  
Christian Kazner ◽  
Mathias Ernst ◽  
Rita Hochstrat ◽  
Thomas Wintgens ◽  
Martin Jekel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Managed Aquifer Recharge ◽  
European Perspective ◽  
Aquifer Recharge

scholarly journals Conceptualization and management of disasters and climate change events in Africa: a review

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Ihinegbu
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Climate Change Impacts ◽  
Adaptive Planning ◽  
Hazard Management ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
To Come ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractThe concepts of disasters, hazards and climatic events are well established, showing disciplinary-based perspectives. Globally, efforts have been made to come to a common understanding of these concepts; however, there remains a gap in the conceptualizations of these concepts in Africa, the hub of climate change impacts. This paper identified and characterized the understanding, management practices and limitations of disasters/climate change studies in Africa. This study employed a multi-level review process that resulted in the selection of 170 peer-reviewed articles for study. Findings revealed that the majority of the studies were tied to case studies both in the southern region of Africa and the country of South Africa. Findings also revealed that the 'natural disaster' narrative, which excludes the influence of humans in triggering these events, dominated the studies. This was complemented by the dominance of single-hazard narrative and disaster/hazard management measures that promote the prediction and modeling of nature and disasters. Further, it identified limitations in disaster and hazard studies in Africa such as the lack of synthesis of case studies, lack of adaptive planning, lack of state capacities, research-policy gaps among others. It was recommended that research on climate hazards should explore multi-hazards/disasters, demand driven, give more attention to underrepresented disciplines and capture future dynamics in the employed methodologies.

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