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Recognizing groundwater as a site development limitation factor

This study observes how the size and type of land development can often be limited by the supply of fresh groundwater sources. Multiple-use recharge basins were found to be effective in diverting pollutants around a potable source of groundwater, thus reducing the chances of that source becoming contaminated. A computer-aided numerical model was used to simulate groundwater flow and its responses to recharge basins in a hypothetical situation.Through a series of trials, artifical recharge was able to abate the problem of groundwater contamination in certain geohydrologic conditions. Optimum rates of recharge and discharge were determined to effectively divert contaminated groundwater around several types of developments. From these findings, land use options and development intensities can be safely recommended for areas which otherwise may have been nearly undevelopable. / Department of Landscape Architecture

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/183008
Date January 1984
CreatorsDavis, James Rodrick
ContributorsYoung, George D.
Source SetsBall State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
Formatvi, 72 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
SourceVirtual Press

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