Artificial recharge
Artificial recharge
Artificial recharge (pronunciation: /ɑːrˈtɪfɪʃəl riːˈtʃɑːrdʒ/) is a process where water is put back into groundwater storage from surface-water supplies such as irrigation, or induced infiltration from streams or wells. The purpose of artificial recharge is to increase the amount of water in the ground, either for future use or to prevent water table decline and saltwater intrusion.
The term "artificial recharge" is derived from the combination of the words "artificial", meaning made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, and "recharge", which in hydrology refers to the replenishment of groundwater storage.
Related Terms
- Groundwater: Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.
- Hydrology: The branch of science concerned with the properties of the earth's water, especially its movement in relation to land.
- Irrigation: The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.
- Saltwater intrusion: The movement of saline water into freshwater aquifers, which can lead to contamination of drinking water sources and other consequences.
- Surface water: Water that collects on the surface of the ground.
- Water table: The level below which the ground is saturated with water.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Artificial recharge
- Wikipedia's article - Artificial recharge
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