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Project Code [2002-W-MS-16]
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Project title
Recharge and Groundwater Vulnerability
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD)
Lead Applicant
Bruce Misstear
Project Abstract
The overall aim of the research project was to develop a quantified link between groundwater vulnerability as mapped using Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) procedures and groundwater recharge. The project objectives were to:1. Review and evaluate current methods for the estimation of groundwater recharge at sub-catchment level.2. Review current data availability and identify suitable sub-catchments which form the basis of experimental studies. (These would preferably comprise areas where vulnerability mapping and relevant long-term monitoring data already exist).3. Examine relationships between information from detailed instrumented sites with sub-catchment scale maps of groundwater vulnerability and aquifer potential.4. Develop a preliminary GIS-based assessment tool for the estimation of groundwater recharge (recharge acceptance).Regarding objective 4 this project did not require the development of a new GIS tool; rather the additional data requirements and maps proposed for estimating recharge would be such that they could be incorporated by the Geological Survey of Ireland within their existing GIS system.
Grant Approved
�246,900.00
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Improve our Knowledge on the State of our Water Resources and Pressures
Initial Projected Completion Date
n/a