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Resources
The Resources section provides access to a curated collection of reports, datasets, tools, and publications related to groundwater. It serves as a knowledge hub for researchers, policymakers, and groundwater professionals, offering insights into groundwater management, monitoring, and sustainability. Explore data, guidelines, and expert analyses to support informed decision-making and research.
Groundwater
“Groundwater” by R. Allan Freeze and John A. Cherry, published in 1979, is a seminal textbook in hydrogeology. It integrates chemistry, physics, geology, and calculus to provide a comprehensive understanding of groundwater hydrology. The book covers topics such as transport processes, groundwater contamination, well hydraulics, and aquifer yield, including analogue and numerical modelling.
This textbook has been made freely available online in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and French, through initiatives like The Groundwater Project.
Cherry, J. A., & Freeze, R. A. (1979). Groundwater. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. p. 370
Find more groundwater-related books at the evolving platform of the Groundwater Project
Groundwater in the Netherlands
The essential resource of Dufour provides a comprehensive overview of groundwater in the Netherlands, exploring how geography and climate influence groundwater recharge and flow. It delves into the country’s geological formations, aquifers, and groundwater systems, alongside patterns of groundwater movement, salinity, pollution, and water quality. The book examines groundwater abstraction for drinking water, agriculture, and industry, as well as the effects of urbanization and pollution. It also covers Dutch groundwater policies, legislation, and monitoring systems, making it a valuable reference for policymakers, researchers, and environmental professionals.
The book is available both in English and Dutch:
Dufour, F. C. (1998). Groundwater in the Netherlands: Facts and figures. TNO, Delft, p. 96
Dufour, F. C. (1998). Grondwater in Nederland: Onzichtbaar water waarop wij lopen. TNO, Delft, p. 265
The book chapter “Groundwater” by J.J. de Vries provides a comprehensive overview of the hydrogeological characteristics of the Netherlands. It discusses the regional aquifer systems, particularly the medium-grained Plio-Pleistocene fluvial sands, which vary in thickness from 25 to 250 meters. The study highlights the influence of the country’s topography on groundwater flow patterns, noting that the western regions, often below sea level, consist of polders with artificially managed water levels, leading to complex infiltration and discharge dynamics. In contrast, the eastern regions feature shallow aquifers with seasonal stream systems and deeper aquifers in elevated areas with minimal surface drainage. Annually, approximately 1,700 million cubic meters of fresh groundwater are extracted in the Netherlands, with about 60% allocated for public water supply.
de Vries, J. J. (2007). Groundwater. In Geology of the Netherlands, pp. 295-315
Global Groundwater Information System (GGIS)
GGIS is a web-based platform by IGRAC that provides access to global groundwater data. It allows users to visualize, analyse, and share information on groundwater resources, quality, and monitoring. GGIS supports informed decision-making and promotes international collaboration for sustainable groundwater management. Global Groundwater Information System (GGIS)
