Assessing hydrogeology of springs in Heuningnes Catchment in South Africa
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Date
2022
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
Springs have been a significant source of water for flora and fauna since the beginning of
human history and, in some circumstances, the only source capable of supplying enough
water to sustain domestic and agricultural water supplies. Research that expands our
understanding of the potential and limitations of these resources has not focused much on
springs that are located outside of karst environments. Groundwater discharge is part of the
interaction that makes groundwater visible and sustains ecosystems. Groundwater discharges
in rivers, springs, and wetlands forms groundwater-dependent ecosystems (GDEs). GDEs are
often complex, and poorly understood component of the natural environment.
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>Magister Scientiae - MSc
Keywords
Hydrogeology, Springs, Groundwater, Climate change, South Africa