Article
Environmental Sciences
Nicola Ulibarri, Nataly Escobedo Garcia, Rebecca L. Nelson, Amanda E. Cravens, Ryan J. McCarty
Summary: This study assesses Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) projects proposed by groundwater sustainability agencies in California and examines the types of projects proposed, stated aims, potential barriers to implementation, and ability to achieve goals. Recharge basins are the most common approach, with hopes of improving water table levels, reducing subsidence, and improving water quality being primary goals. Concerns include lack of water availability, legal challenges, and minimal consideration of funding and land needs. Broader considerations for ensuring MAR as an effective water management tool are discussed in conclusion.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Sarah Fakhreddine, Henning Prommer, Bridget R. Scanlon, Samantha C. Ying, Jean-Philippe Nicot
Summary: Population growth and climate variability have increased the need to enhance freshwater security and diversify water supplies, leading to the global use of managed aquifer recharge (MAR). However, the introduction of recharge water may alter geochemical and hydrological conditions in receiving aquifers, potentially mobilizing toxic naturally occurring contaminants and threatening human and ecosystem health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nisha Marwaha, George Kourakos, Elad Levintal, Helen E. Dahlke
Summary: The southern Central Valley of California faces issues of groundwater overuse leading to shortages and contamination of drinking water. Designing managed aquifer recharge systems can improve the resilience of rural communities to these problems.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sarah Koopmann, Henning Prommer, Adam Siade, Thomas Pichler
Summary: The mobility of molybdenum in groundwater systems has been studied using a comprehensive hydrochemical dataset collected during a multi-cycle aquifer storage and recovery test. It was found that the initial mobilization of molybdenum occurs through a series of reactions, involving pyrite oxidation, dolomite dissolution, and the release of molybdenum bound to soluble sulfurized organic matter. Once released, molybdenum mobility is primarily controlled by pH-dependent surface complexation reactions and the capture by iron sulfides.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Kath Standen, Rui Hugman, Jose Paulo Monteiro
Summary: The study aims to address seawater intrusion in the Vale do Lobo sector of the Campina de Faro aquifer system. Numerical modelling was used to evaluate the feasibility of different Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) schemes. Despite uncertainties, a structurally simple but parametrically complex model was designed for decision-making based on available data.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosemary Knight, Klara Steklova, Alex Miltenberger, Seogi Kang, Meredith Goebel, Graham Fogg
Summary: Given the decline in groundwater levels in California's Central Valley, it is important to implement managed aquifer recharge to supplement groundwater systems. This study assessed the use of airborne electromagnetic (AEM) data to locate incised valley fill (IVF) deposits, which can serve as optimal sites for recharge. The AEM data successfully identified IVF deposits in the Kings River alluvial fan, demonstrating the potential for this method to rapidly locate and utilize these valuable natural infrastructures for groundwater recharge.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Olha Halytsia, Maria Vrachioli, Krzysztof Janik, Slawomir Sitek, Grzegorz Wojtal, Anne Imig, Arno Rein, Johannes Sauer
Summary: This study provides an economic feasibility assessment of a MAR scheme in Poland, showing that the total economic value of the scheme exceeds costs, serving as a practical example for future water management projects.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Sebastian Uhlemann, Craig Ulrich, Michelle Newcomer, Peter Fiske, Jeewoong Kim, Joseph Pope
Summary: This study demonstrates the application of 3D geophysical imaging to assess the recharge potential in multiple basins for managed aquifer recharge. The distribution of hydraulic properties in the subsurface has a significant impact on potential infiltration rates.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhilin Guo, Graham E. Fogg, Kewei Chen, Rich Pauloo, Chunmiao Zheng
Summary: Growing demands on water supply have led to overexploitation of aquifers, resulting in a decline in groundwater quality. Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) has been proposed as a solution, but its effectiveness on improving regional groundwater quality caused by non-point sources is uncertain. This study used geostatistical and numerical models to investigate the impacts of different MAR strategies on groundwater quality, and found that strategic, high-intensity recharge operations in geologically favorable subregions can significantly improve groundwater quality in terms of salinity. However, it would take decades to alleviate groundwater quality concerns in the studied region.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Paul Pavelic, Chu Thai Hoanh, Dave D'haeze, Bui Ngoc Vinh, Mathieu Viossanges, Do Thanh Chung, Le Quang Dat, Andrew Ross
Summary: This study focuses on the unsustainably high levels of groundwater use in Dak Lak province, Vietnam. It explores the potential of managed aquifer recharge (MAR) to boost groundwater storage and presents findings from five farm-scale pilots. The study highlights the contrasting performance of the pilots and the influence of factors such as water quality and farmer attitudes. These insights can be valuable for regions with high groundwater dependence but limited experience in MAR.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Nitesh Patidar, Basant Yadav, Sumit Kumar, Abhay Raj, Gopal Krishan, Surjeet Singh, Bhaskar Jyoti Deka, Sanghyun Jeong, Ashish Pandey, Yutaka Matsuno, R. D. Singh
Summary: In this study, an automated web-based tool called G-MCDA is developed for site suitability mapping in Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) projects. G-MCDA integrates various analysis methods and GIS to enable automated data downloading, processing, and suitability analysis. The application of G-MCDA in the upper Ganga-Yamuna Doab region in India shows promising results.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Declan Page, Joanne Vanderzalm, Dennis Gonzalez, James Bennett, Pascal Castellazzi
Summary: Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) is the intentional recharge of water to aquifers for subsequent recovery or environmental benefit. MAR can increase water security in drought more economically than new dams, augment existing dams with higher efficiency storage, augment groundwater desalination schemes, and facilitate conjunctive use of surface and groundwater resources. Australia currently has 10 operational MAR schemes to increase agricultural activity, providing a total capacity of around 70 x 10(6) m(3)/year.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Sunil Kumar Jha, Vinay Kumar Mishra, Chhedi Lal Verma, Navneet Sharma, Alok Kumar Sikka, Paul Pavelic, Probodh Chandra Sharma, Laxmi Kant, Bharat R. Sharma
Summary: Researchers in India conducted a pilot-scale hydrogeochemical study in the Ramganga sub basin, using a modified version of managed aquifer recharge (MAR) to effectively utilize floodwaters for groundwater recharge and quality improvement. The project successfully demonstrated the benefits of the modified MAR approach in enhancing aquifer recharge and improving water quality.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carina Eisfeld, Boris M. van Breukelen, Gertjan Medema, Jan M. van der Wolf, Jouke Velstra, Jack F. Schijven
Summary: Agricultural aquifer storage recovery and transfer (ASTR) is an effective method for storing excess fresh water and improving water quality. It has been found that ASTR treatment can remove potato plant pathogens and significantly reduce infection risks for potato plants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chengpeng Yuan, Yaqiang Wei, Xiaoyun Xu, Xinde Cao
Summary: Release of contaminants from coastal aquifers is a growing concern due to the complexity of groundwater dynamics and hydrochemistry. This study investigated the transport and transformation of arsenic (As) in a coastal aquifer under seawater intrusion followed by managed aquifer recharge (MAR). The results showed that seawater intrusion increased the release of aqueous As by 10.3%, attributed to competitive desorption, reduction of As(V) to As(III), and changes in iron (hydr)oxide minerals. MAR further enhanced the release and spread of As due to increased pH and competition with bicarbonate ions. These findings provide new insights into the geochemical processes of As in coastal aquifers.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Thorsten Arnold, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, Tuomas J. Lahtinen, R. Willem Vervoort
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2020)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Fateme Zare, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, Anthony J. Jakeman, Oveis Torabi
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joseph H. A. Guillaume, Suvi Sojamo, Miina Porkka, Dieter Gerten, Mika Jalava, Leena Lankoski, Elina Lehikoinen, Michael Lettenmeier, Stephan Pfister, Kirsi Usva, Yoshihide Wada, Matti Kummu
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hafsa Ahmed Munia, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, Yoshihide Wada, Ted Veldkamp, Vili Virkki, Matti Kummu
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yves Meinard, Olivier Barreteau, Christophe Boschet, Katherine A. Daniell, Nils Ferrand, Sabine Girard, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, Emeline Hassenforder, Matthew Lord, Myriam Merad, Ehsan Nabavi, Claire Petitjean, Irene Pluchinotta, Juliette Rouchier, Alexis Tsoukias, Pascale Zarate
Summary: This paper presents the development and applications of the policy analytics concept, emphasizing key properties such as demand-orientedness, performativity, normative transparency, and data meaningfulness. These properties are crucial in environmental policy design and decision-making.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Saman Razavi, Anthony Jakeman, Andrea Saltelli, Clementine Prieur, Bertrand Iooss, Emanuele Borgonovo, Elmar Plischke, Samuele Lo Piano, Takuya Iwanaga, William Becker, Stefano Tarantola, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, John Jakeman, Hoshin Gupta, Nicola Melillo, Giovanni Rabitti, Vincent Chabridon, Qingyun Duan, Xifu Sun, Stefan Smith, Razi Sheikholeslami, Nasim Hosseini, Masoud Asadzadeh, Arnald Puy, Sergei Kucherenko, Holger R. Maier
Summary: Sensitivity analysis is becoming an essential part of mathematical modeling, with untapped potential benefits for both mechanistic and data-driven modeling as well as decision making. This perspective paper revisits the current status of SA and outlines research challenges in various areas, emphasizing the need for structuring and standardizing SA as a discipline, tapping into its potential for systems modeling, addressing computational burdens, progressing SA in the context of machine learning, clarifying its relationship with uncertainty quantification, and evolving its use in decision making. An outlook for the future of SA is provided to better serve science and society.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Takuya Iwanaga, Xifu Sun, Qian Wang, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, Barry F. W. Croke, Joel Rahman, Anthony J. Jakeman
Summary: Diagnostic testing often uses sensitivity analysis to assess model behavior correctness. Sensitivity analysis can provide evidence of expected conceptual relationships between model factors through examining parameter sensitivities. Unexpected results may indicate issues to be corrected, and the PbSA approach is scalable and can complement existing testing practices.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Diana Derepasko, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, Avril C. Horne, Martin Volk
Summary: The key issue in optimization model development involves choosing spatial and temporal scales that represent the system. Scale is determined by the management problem, constrained by data availability, computational, and model capabilities. There is an inherent trade-off between problem perception and available modeling capability, which can be resolved by obtaining necessary data or tailoring analysis to available data.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Fateme Zare, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, Sondoss ElSawah, Barry Croke, Baihua Fu, Takuya Iwanaga, Wendy Merritt, Daniel Partington, Jenifer Ticehurst, Anthony J. Jakeman
Summary: Recent literature highlights the importance of monitoring and evaluating the problem-solving process itself, especially in interdisciplinary team settings. By reflecting on decisions, reasons, influences, and effects, this evaluation can improve stakeholder and researcher learning. A formative, self-reflective M&E process was designed and successfully applied to an integrated assessment and modeling project in Australia, leading to improved project adaptability and effectiveness.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Qian Wang, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, John D. Jakeman, Tao Yang, Takuya Iwanaga, Barry Croke, Anthony J. Jakeman
Summary: Despite the widespread use of factor fixing in environmental modeling, its impact on model predictions has been overlooked. This study proposes an adaptive method for investigating the effect of factor fixing and demonstrates that it can lead to unexpected large errors in model results.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Hannah Kosow, Sabrina Kirschke, Dietrich Borchardt, Johannes Cullmann, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, David M. Hannah, Simon Schaub, Jale Tosun
HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qian Wang, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, John D. Jakeman, Frederick R. Bennett, Barry F. W. Croke, Baihua Fu, Tao Yang, Anthony J. Jakeman
Summary: Factor Fixing (FF) is a common method for reducing model parameters to lower computational cost. However, there is a need to consider the effects of decision choices in the FF-UQ procedure on metrics of interest. Therefore, a new adaptive framework is proposed to guide the use of FF and increase confidence in the resulting dimension-reduced model.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Marko Kallio, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, Vili Virkki, Matti Kummu, Kirsi Virrantaus
Summary: Hydrostreamer is a software library aimed at improving the usability of existing runoff products by addressing the modifiable area unit problem, allowing non-experts to use it for analysis. By implementing advanced interpolation methods and providing vector-based routing, Hydrostreamer demonstrated comparable or improved performance in performance testing compared to observed data.
GEOSCIENTIFIC MODEL DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Paul C. Astagneau, Guillaume Thirel, Olivier Delaigue, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, Juraj Parajka, Claudia C. Brauer, Alberto Viglione, Wouter Buytaert, Keith J. Beven
Summary: This study examines the availability of open-source R packages containing hydrological models for hydrologists, highlighting the importance of comparing them from a user perspective in terms of philosophy, model characteristics and ease of use. The analysis of seven hydrological models integrated into these R packages reveals different modeling choices associated with each package, emphasizing various hydrological concepts. A synthesis of the package functionalities is conducted to inform the selection of packages based on specific needs, aiming to support more transferable and reusable methods and results for hydrological modelling in R.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Matias Heino, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, Christoph Mueller, Toshichika Iizumi, Matti Kummu
EARTH SYSTEM DYNAMICS
(2020)