Simulated Effects of Alternative Recharge Patterns on Groundwater Flow System of Nile Delta, Egypt

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Abstract

Groundwater is a crucial source of fresh water in arid areas, which can supply water for domestic and irrigation uses. Reliable assessments of the Nile Delta water balance are not available because of the insufficient observational data and difficulties in keeping records of the processes related to the interaction of surface water and groundwater. The purpose of this study is estimation reasonable limits for the approximate volume of water that may be stored by recharge through infiltration from main surface canals, as the first step to understanding the characteristics of groundwater system of Nile Delta aquifer. The model was calibrated by matching observed and simulated groundwater levels for steady and transient condition. Sensitivity analyses for several parameters (hydraulic conductivity, porosity and recharge rate) were carried out. This study can be considered as a preliminary regional evaluation and enhancing groundwater availability in the Nile Delta aquifer.

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  • CRID
    1390282680689666304
  • NII Article ID
    130005050980
  • DOI
    10.11520/jshwr.26.0.38.0
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
    • CiNii Articles
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