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Title
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Urban-enhanced groundwater recharge review and case study
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Description
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Urbanization significantly impacts the hydrologic cycle, altering groundwater recharge and water quality. As urban populations grow, cities face increased water demand and stress on both surface and groundwater resources. This paper focuses on Austin, Texas, where urban development has led to a decrease in direct groundwater recharge from precipitation, falling from 53 mm/a in pre-urban conditions to 31 mm/a in 2000. However, urban sources like water main leakage and irrigation add approximately 85 mm/a of recharge, resulting in a total potential recharge of 94 mm/a, nearly doubling pre-urban levels.
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Date
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2003
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Format
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Pdf
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Language
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English
