Environmental Hydrogeology, Second Edition

Headlines continue to blare news of climate change, tangential catastrophic events, and dwindling energy resources. Written by respected practitioners, and geared to practitioners and students, Environmental Hydrogeology, Second Edition explores the role that hydrogeology can play in solving challenging environmental problems. New in the Second Edition: Coverage of groundwater recharging Exploration of geology of sink hole prone areas A case study of how salt-water springs were drawn down to manageable levels in the Red River Comprehensive Coverage from Trusted Experts The authors provide a complete introduction to the fast-growing and evolving field of environmental hydrogeology and its future. The second edition includes completely updated material and select new case studies. Matching the caliber of coverage found in the previous edition, the authors explore topics such as the geological aspects of disposal sites, surface water hydrogeology, groundwater hydrology and wells, environmental impacts and the hydrological system, and more. They also include types, sources, and properties of waste products, and propose waste management programs for groundwater protection. Explore Applications and Solutions Looming threats such as climate change, water pollution, acid rain, and air pollution extend beyond national boundaries and span the gaps between continents. An in-depth understanding of hydrogeology will be necessary to resolve these problems. Focusing on science rather than the regulations of any particular jurisdiction, the authors explore a variety of solutions and practical applications to issues such as groundwater recharging and protection.

Introduction Geological Aspects for Assessment, Clean-up, and Siting of Waste Disposal Sites Introduction Geological Aspects Data Acquisition of Rock and Formation Fluid Testing Summary Site Selection References Hydrogeology Introduction Hydrologic Cycles Main Components of Hydrology Watershed Hydrology Hydrogeology References Environmental Impacts Related to Hydrogeological Systems Natural and Manmade Disasters Land Subsidence Causes of Subsidence Damage Cost and Legal Aspects of Land Subsidence Kinds of Waste and Physiography of Waste Disposal Sites Kinds and Sources of Wastes Types of Waste Gaseous Wastes Hazardous Wastes Physiography of Waste Sites Environmental Concerns on Hydrogeological Systems Environmental Impacts on Water Resource Systems Introduction Climatic Changes and Their Effect on the Water Resources Surface Water Pollution Ground-water Pollution Ground-water Monitoring Waste Management for Ground-Water Protection Primary Concept Alternative of Waste Disposal Disposal and Control Ground-water Protection Risk and Legal Aspects of Waste Disposal Sites Components of the Risk Assessment Process Hydrogeological Systems and Monitoring Hydrogeologic and Environmental Considerations for Design and Construction in Karst Terrain/Sinkhole Prone Areas Introduction Investigation – Design Considerations Design and Construction Considerations Remediation Ground-Water Modeling Introduction Electric Simulation Model Hele Shaw Model Resistance Network Model Simulation Technique Resistor — Capacitor Network Model --Resistor instead of Regester Analog Computers Digital Computer Finite-Element Method Ground-water Quality Models Difficulties and Short Comings Case Studies The Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System in Egypt Siting A Secure Hazardous Waste Landfill in a Limestone Terrane Catastrophic Subsidence:  An Environmental Hazard, Shelby County, Alabama Environmental Hydrogeology of Figeh Spring, Damascus, Syria Collection and Disposal of Naturally Occurring Chloride Contaminated Ground-water to Improve Water Quality in the Red River Basin Ground-water Recharge & Its Environmental Impact with Case Studies Introduction References Conclusions Bibliography