Urban Groundwater Management and Sustainability

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Tellam, John H. (Editor), Rivett, Michael O. (Editor), Israfilov, Rauf G. (Editor), Herringshaw, Liam G. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2006.
• Series: NATO Science Series, IV: Earth and Environmental Sciences, 74
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Environmental management.; Geology.; Hydrogeology.; Regional planning.; Urban planning.; Urban geography.; Water pollution.; Earth Sciences.; Urban Geography / Urbanism (inc. megacities, cities, towns).; Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management.; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution.; Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning.

Given that around 50% of the world’s population live in cities, and that urban populations are expanding rapidly, the issues are important and becoming increasingly urgent. To reduce the effects of such impacts, management is required irrespective of whether the groundwater is to be used or not. Thi...