The use of GIS, statistical and risk assessment tools to evaluate aquifer vulnerability to potential contaminants
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2017
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The University of the Western Cape
Abstract
An aquifer is a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater. It is a low cost
water supply for domestic and agricultural use. Routine monitoring of aquifers is important to
prevent contamination and its consequences. One of the advantages of routine monitoring of
aquifer is the provision of continuous information on quality and quantity of water. The research
problem for the current study is the lack of implementing of routine monitoring interventions to
provide continuous updated information on water quality and quantity for various uses. The
impact of continuous decrease in the annual rain fall due to the global warming is mostly felt by
the countries in the Sub-Saharan Africa and most especially in the water tight rural community of
South Africa. Consequently, aquifers represents the only reliable source of water for economic
sustainability, agricultural production and healthy living in this part of the world. Routine
monitoring of aquifer is therefore very important for prevention of its vulnerability.
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Magister Scientiae - MSc (Environ & Water Science)