Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana B. Rubio-Arellano, Jose A. Ramos-Leal, Victor M. Vazquez-Baez, Jose Rodriguez Mora
Summary: We propose a hydrodynamic simulation model to understand the piezometric operation of the Celaya Valley aquifer. The model accurately reproduces the performance of the aquifer during the dry and rainy seasons, with projections for the next eleven years. It is important to continue water conservation measures and monitor piezometric levels for updating the model.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Rami W. Mansouri, Abdulaziz M. Al-Shaibani, Mohammad H. Makkawi, Bassam S. Tawabini
Summary: This study evaluated the quality of groundwater in the Tertiary and Quaternary basaltic aquifers in the northern part of Harrat Rahat in Saudi Arabia. The findings suggest that the groundwater is not suitable for household use but is permissible for agricultural activities.
HYDROGEOLOGY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rocky Talchabhadel, Helene McMillan, Santosh S. Palmate, Rosario Sanchez, Zhuping Sheng, Saurav Kumar
Summary: The Hueco Bolson aquifer, shared by the USA and Mexico, is facing challenges of over-drafting and sustainability due to limited recharge, urbanization, and agriculture. Research shows changes in hydraulic gradients and flow directions, emphasizing the need for more modeling and binational engagement. This study suggests a quantitative modeling framework and stakeholders' participation to address water management issues and climate change in the area.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
S. I. Abba, Mohammed Benaafi, A. G. Usman, Isam H. Aljundi
Summary: Reliable modeling and simulation of groundwater management are crucial for sustainable development, and the recent advancements in groundwater salinization have provided feasible solutions to integrated water management and desalination processes.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. I. Abba, Mohammed Benaafi, A. G. Usman, Dilber Uzun Ozsahin, Bassam Tawabini, Isam H. Aljundi
Summary: The increasing salinization of groundwater in coastal aquifers is a major concern in Saudi Arabia and globally. This study uses different scenarios including field investigation, laboratory analysis, and artificial intelligence algorithms to validate and predict groundwater salinization in the coastal region of Saudi Arabia.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed Mohamed, Kamal Abdelrahman, Ahmed Abdelrady
Summary: Water shortage in the Middle East is becoming more severe due to agricultural and industrial development as well as population increase. This study integrated data from GRACE and other sources to estimate changes in groundwater storage in Saudi Arabia. The findings reveal variations in precipitation, groundwater depletion rate, and groundwater storage in the region.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hamed Tork, Saman Javadi, S. Mehdy Hashemy Shahdany
Summary: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of modernizing a surface water distribution system in reducing water withdrawal from aquifers through simulation and analysis of scenarios. The results showed that the combined method was the optimal choice for balancing aquifers.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fahad Alshehri, Kamal Abdelrahman
Summary: Geophysical data and remote sensing data were used to evaluate the groundwater-bearing potential zones in Wadi Fatimah, western Saudi Arabia. The study found that the area has a high potential for groundwater storage, with high slopes and highlands allowing rainwater to infiltrate and recharge the groundwater. The results also identified an unconfined aquifer with low resistivity and a depth of up to 50m below the ground surface, making it a promising area for future groundwater supply.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mahsa Malmir, Saman Javadi, Ali Moridi, Aminreza Neshat, Babak Razdar
Summary: This study utilized a mixed approach, combining the conceptual DPSIR framework and MODFLOW analysis, to provide groundwater resource management solutions for the Najafabad area in central Iran. Results indicated that reducing water withdrawal was effective in maintaining aquifer equilibrium, with a 10% reduction in extraction being the most effective solution.
GEOSCIENCE FRONTIERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammed Benaafi, Abdulaziz Al-Shaibani
Summary: The study investigates the origin and hydrochemical processes of groundwater in different parts of the Wajid aquifer in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. Results show variations in the chemical composition and isotopic composition of groundwater in different aquifer sections.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ajit Kumar Behera, Rudra Mohan Pradhan, Sudhir Kumar, Govind Joseph Chakrapani, Pankaj Kumar
Summary: Despite being a biodiversity hotspot, the Mahanadi delta is facing groundwater salinization as one of the main environmental threats in the recent past. This study uses numerical simulation to understand groundwater dynamics and sustainable management options in the Jagatsinghpur deltaic region. The study finds that groundwater is extensively abstracted for agricultural activities, leading to depletion of groundwater levels. The calibrated numerical model reveals variations in net groundwater recharge and outflow in the study area.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hickmat Hossen, A. S. Nour-Eldeen, Abdelazim Negm, Ali M. Hamdan, Mohamed Elsahabi, Martina Zelenakova, Ismail Abd-Elaty
Summary: Groundwater plays a significant role in our daily lives, particularly in agriculture, industry, and other sectors. However, in the city of Aswan, an increase in groundwater levels can lead to severe damage to buildings, poor quality of agricultural land, and destruction of infrastructure due to inadequate management. This study aims to develop a conceptual model of the groundwater system to gain a better understanding of water dynamics in the area and investigate different management scenarios. The model, developed using MODFLOW code, is calibrated with field data, including surface water levels, groundwater levels, and aquifer characteristics, to ensure accurate results. Two future scenarios are developed to predict the future groundwater levels in the area, considering changes in recharge and water levels in the surrounding lake. The simulation results provide insights for integrated groundwater management and future infrastructure planning in Aswan.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maria Margarita Ntona, Gianluigi Busico, Micol Mastrocicco, Nerantzis Kazakis
Summary: The interaction between surface water and groundwater is crucial for understanding the quantitative and qualitative aspects of dependent hydrosystems. A multi-scale approach combining cross-disciplinary techniques can reduce uncertainties and provide a better understanding of groundwater and surface water exchanges.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Henrique G. Momm, Ronald L. Bingner, Katy Moore, Glenn Herring
Summary: The management of water resources plays a crucial role in sustaining agricultural productivity and preserving ecosystems. The integrated AnnAGNPS-MODFLOW modeling technology is proposed to evaluate the impacts of irrigation strategies on surface-groundwater flow interactions.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Saleh Qaysi, Salman S. Alharbi, Mahmoud M. Elwaheidi
Summary: This research characterizes the shallow coastal aquifer of the Red Sea and determines the factors controlling groundwater quality using the Time-Domain Electromagnetic sounding method. The aquifer consists of alluvial sediments with variable resistivity attributed to lithological changes and seawater intrusion. The study shows that the aquifer is suitable for agricultural usage except along the coastal areas.
HUMAN AND ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Husnain Haider, Mohammed Hammed Alkhowaiter, M. D. Shafiquzzaman, Mohammad Alresheedi, Saleem S. AlSaleem, Abdul Razzaq Ghumman
Summary: The research presents a comprehensive risk assessment methodology for water utilities in arid regions, addressing issues such as natural groundwater contamination and high treatment costs. By analyzing monitoring data, root causes of failures were identified and uncertainties associated with data limitations were addressed using various techniques.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. K. M. Ashadullah, Md. Shafiquzzaman, Husnain Haider, Mohammad Alresheedi, Mohammad Shafiul Azam, Abdul Razzaq Ghumman
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of microalgal-based membrane bioreactors in treating synthetic wastewater under different conditions of organic loading rate (OLR) and hydraulic residence time (HRT). Results showed significant impacts of OLR and HRT on microalgal biomass production, wastewater removal efficiency, and fouling characteristics. Careful selection of OLR and HRT is crucial for achieving optimal efficiency of MMBR in treating domestic wastewater.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Afzal Ahmed, Manousos Valyrakis, Abdul Razzaq Ghumman, Ghufran Ahmed Pasha, Rashid Farooq
Summary: The study examined the impact of vegetation angle on flow energy reduction through experiments in an open channel rectangular flume. Results showed that the backwater rise and energy reduction increased with higher angles of vegetation and Froude number. The perpendicular vegetation had higher energy reduction rates compared to oblique vegetation.
RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abdul Razzaq Ghumman, Mohammed Jamaan, Afaq Ahmad, Md Shafiquzzaman, Husnain Haider, Ibrahim Saleh Al Salamah, Yousry Mahmoud Ghazaw
Summary: The research focuses on evaluating and managing evaporation losses in warm-arid regions, utilizing Artificial Neural Networks and Artificial Neuro Fuzzy Inference System to develop models, comparing different training functions, identifying influential parameters for pan-evaporation, and estimating parameters for Penman and Hamon's equations through optimization algorithm. The study shows that ANFIS simulation results outperform those of ANN and Penman and Hamon's equations, providing valuable insights for sustainable management of natural water resources in warm-arid regions.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Afzal Ahmed, Manousos Valyrakis, Abdul Razzaq Ghumman, Ghufran Ahmed Pasha, Rashid Farooq
Summary: The study experimentally investigated flood energy dissipation through composite defense systems comprising of embankment and rigid vegetation models, finding that embankment size and vegetation porosity have a greater impact on flood energy dissipation while the spacing between embankment and vegetation is less effective. Among the assessed composite flood defense systems, the combination of maximum embankment height and vegetation porosity resulted in the maximum energy dissipation, while decreasing vegetation porosity from 97% to 93% led to the greatest increase in energy dissipation for fixed combinations of embankment size and spacing.
PERIODICA POLYTECHNICA-CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Husnain Haider, Mohammed AlHetari, Abdul Razzaq Ghumman, Ibrahim Saleh Al-Salamah, Hussein Thabit, Md. Shafiquzzaman
Summary: A proposed CPI framework based on performance benchmarking, utilizing the grey rational analysis water quality index (GWQI), aims to enhance the performance of wastewater treatment facilities in arid regions like Saudi Arabia. Assessments showed efficient operation of some plants, while future scenarios indicated the need for improvements to meet stricter standards and future reuse applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Shafiquzzaman, A. K. M. Ashadullah, H. Haider, Md M. Hasan, M. S. Azam, M. T. Alresheedi, S. S. AlSaleem, A. R. Ghumman
Summary: The Algae-based membrane bioreactor (AMBR) has demonstrated potential for simultaneous wastewater treatment and algal biomass production. The study evaluated the effectiveness of AMBR for greywater treatment and found high removal rates for various pollutants, along with efficient algal biomass production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Abdul Razzaq Ghumman, Ghufran Ahmed Pasha, Md. Shafiquzzaman, Afaq Ahmad, Afzal Ahmed, Riaz Akhtar Khan, Rashid Farooq
Summary: This paper presents a study on groundwater quantity and quality modeling using Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), Adaptive Neurofuzzy Inference System (ANFIS), and hydraulic model MODFLOW. The research compares the performance of different models and finds that ANFIS is the most efficient model for modeling both the quantity and quality of groundwater in the study area. The results of the research are valuable for the community and experts working in the field of water resources engineering, planning, and management in arid regions.
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Ghufran Ahmed Pasha, Abdul Razzaq Ghumman, Muhammad Junaid Naseer, Sohail Iqbal, Afzal Ahmed
Summary: This paper studied the impact of vegetation on the flow field between the main channel and two-stage floodplains. The results showed that vegetation increased flow resistance and shifted higher velocity zones towards the main channel. Dense vegetation increased transverse shear stresses but reduced turbulence and Reynolds stresses, making it suitable for sedimentation and the formation of biological species.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-TRANSACTIONS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Husnain Haider, Muath Abdullah Almutlaq, Abdullah Alodah, Abdul Razzaq Ghumman, Ibrahim Saleh AlSalamah, Yousry Mahmoud Ghazaw, Md. Shafiquzzaman
Summary: This research developed a risk-based methodology for proactive maintenance of service connections (SCs) in intermittent water supply systems. The method effectively assessed the vulnerability of SCs' structural failures by considering hydraulic, physical, and water quality factors, and was successfully validated.
Article
Water Resources
Afzal Ahmed, Manousos Valyrakis, Abdul Razzaq Ghumman, Rashid Farooq, Ghufran Ahmed Pasha, Shahmir Janjua, Ali Raza
Summary: This study investigates the influence of upstream structures on the bulk drag coefficient of vegetation using experimental methods that have not been previously explored. An embankment model with and without a moat/depression was placed upstream of the vegetation. The results indicate that the presence of an upstream structure leads to a reduction in the bulk drag coefficient of vegetation, with a maximum decrease of 11% observed when only the embankment was present and a decrease of 20% observed when both the embankment and moat models were present. Regression models and artificial neural network (ANN) models were developed to predict the bulk drag coefficient based on various influencing factors. The ANN model with nine neurons in each hidden layer performed the best, achieving the highest accuracy and lowest error values compared to the regression models.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hussein Thabit, Husnain Haider, Abdul Razzaq Ghumman, Wael Alattyih, Abdullah Alodah, Guangji Hu, Md. Shafiquzzaman
Summary: This research developed a hierarchical fuzzy-based framework for human health risk assessment (HHRA) to handle variations in limited data sets and establish a broader range of risks for different exposure groups. The study found high concentrations of heavy metals in groundwater, but most of the metals remained within acceptable limits. The risk assessment, conducted through dermal exposure, showed low health risks for all groups except adults.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Rashid Farooq, Abdul Razzaq Ghumman, Muhammad Atiq Ur Rehman Tariq, Afzal Ahmed, Abid Latif, Amjad Masood
Summary: The study examines the scour protection of rectangular piers using hooked collars, finding that a specific dimension of 1.5Wp width and 0.3Wp side wall height is the most effective in reducing scour depth by 52.2% compared to unprotected piers.
TEHNICKI VJESNIK-TECHNICAL GAZETTE
(2021)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Md. Shafiquzzaman, Husnain Haider, Muhammed Ali Bhuiyan, Abdelkader Tawfeek Ahmed, Saleem Saleh Al-Saleem, Abdul Razzaq Ghumman
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
