Coupling 3D hydrogeological modelling and geochemical mapping for an innovative approach to support management of aquifers

Authors

  • Stefania Da Pelo Università degli studi di Cagliari, Italy
  • Giorgio Ghiglieri Università degli studi di Cagliari, Italy
  • Cristina Buttau Università degli studi di Cagliari, Italy
  • Riccardo Biddau Università degli studi di Cagliari, Italy
  • Claudio Cuzzocrea Università degli studi di Cagliari, Italy
  • Antonio Funedda Università degli studi di Cagliari, Italy
  • Alberto Carletti Università degli studi di Cagliari, Italy
  • Salvatore Vacca Università degli studi di Cagliari, Italy
  • Rosa Cidu Università degli studi di Cagliari, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4408/IJEGE.2017-01.S-04

Keywords:

3D hydrogeological model, hydrogeochemistry, pollution, desertification, Sardinia, Italy

Abstract

A methodological approach to assess the hydrogeological feature in complex hydrogeological situations is proposed. It provided a hydrogeological 3D modelling, supported by hydrogeochemical mapping and integrated interpretation of available data. Theproposed methodology was applied to the strategic aquifer of the Nurra district (NW Sardinia, Italy). The finding of this work highlighted that structural history of the Nurra district exerts a relevant control on the hydrogeology and hydrochemistry of groundwater. The local connection of Triassic and Jurassic aquifers was proposed. The knowledge-base system will provide a suitable and effective tool for understanding and monitoring the dynamics of pollutant transfer into groundwater to better manage water resources and mitigate desertification processes.

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Published

2017-04-30

How to Cite

Da Pelo, S., Ghiglieri, G., Buttau, C., Biddau, R., Cuzzocrea, C., Funedda, A., Carletti, A., Vacca, S., & Cidu, R. (2017). Coupling 3D hydrogeological modelling and geochemical mapping for an innovative approach to support management of aquifers. Italian Journal of Engineering Geology and Environment, 39–49. https://doi.org/10.4408/IJEGE.2017-01.S-04

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