MEWAC - Joint project FEMAR: Application potential of groundwater recharge for a safe and sustainable water supply, subproject 2
Funded by
BMBF
Duration
2021 - 2024
Project description
The FEMAR project aims to contribute to the establishment of methods for artificial groundwater recharge (GWA) in the target regions in order to achieve a secure water supply by increasing water use efficiency. To this end, integrated hydrological models (IHM) will first be developed to describe the water cycle of the target region. Based on a collection of literature and data, suitable methods and locations for GWA will be identified using models. In addition, the groundwater supply is also to be increased through the multiple use of wastewater, e.g. through clear water infiltration. Methods are being adapted for selected sites, for which laboratory and field tests are planned in order to ensure the transferability of the methods within the IHM. Using the IHM, the use of GWA methods will be coordinated and optimized with the stakeholders involved so that they can be implemented in pilot projects in the target regions during the course of the project. Studies on GWA via infiltration systems are planned at four locations and studies on the optimization of bank filtration are planned at two locations. The education and training of the stakeholders involved is a key focus of the project. During the project work at the universities, preference will be given to involving students from international degree programs related to the target region as part of student projects and final theses in order to successfully implement the communication and research at the start of the project and the pilot phase. This also serves to ensure the sustainable continuation of activities after the end of the project. Accompanying training courses and workshops will also involve the experts in the target regions in order to expand the cooperation in the long term.
Contact person
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Reimann
Senior Scientist / Working group leader modeling
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