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Title
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Importance of ground water in The Nilgiri district
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Description
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Groundwater is a vital resource that feeds various sources, including aquifers and springs. Aquifers are rocks or rock material that allow groundwater to store and move within it, making it available to wells, springs, and bore wells. Springs are locations or points on the ground surface where water from beneath the ground emerges on to the surface. Spring depletion can be caused by factors such as climate, land-cover, land-use, and seismicity. Understanding hydrogeology is the first step towards spring management, as it helps identify recharge areas and determine the discharge patterns in these rocks. Spring hydrographs are used to measure precipitation, reduced water levels, and cumulative rainfall. Water quality is also a crucial aspect of groundwater management. Socio-hydrogeology and springshed management are essential for maintaining water quality and preventing groundwater depletion. The Advanced Center for Water Resources Development And Management (ACWADAM) provides information on groundwater sanitation, socio-hydrogeology, and springshed management.
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Date
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22 February 2018
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Language
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English
