Joji V S

A Textbook of Managed Aquifer Recharge Joji V S

The book entitled 'A Textbook of Managed Aquifer Recharge' is useful to faculty and students of Geology, Geography and Civil Engineering, research scholars, hydrogeologists, planners, and professionals in the field of groundwater. The book consists of seven chapters of which first chapter deals with Introduction to Hydrogeologic parameters. The distribution of water in earth, hydrological cycle, occurrence of ground water and classification of aquifers are the highlights of first chapter. The chapter 2 on managed aquifer recharge (MAR), chapter 3 planning for MAR and chapter 4 various artificial recharge structures. Water quality standards and MAR are discussed in detail in the 5th chapter. The Chapter 6 deals with Economics of Managed Aquifer Recharge projects and Chapter 7 on Factors Controlling Aquifer Recharge. The chapter 8 exclusive on various aspects of roof top rainwater harvesting.