TRAQUA NEWS - 1
Welcome to TRAQUA 's first short monthly newsletter! The aim is dive into hydro(geo)logy and to provide you with a short overview of news, research articles, TRAQUA's current projects, upcoming events, etc. in a short and light letter.
Since this is a new format for me as well, the newsletter is open to recommendations for improvements ??.
Let's put groundwater and surface water flows in the spotlight! ??
GROUNDWATER NEWS
?? "Toxic ‘forever’ chemicals found in excessive levels in global groundwater, study says" (CNN, 8/04/2024)
?? "Examining groundwater's role in ecosystem sustainability" (Phys.org, 3/04/2024)
?? "IAEA Empowers African Scientists to Manage Mapping of Regional Groundwater Resources" (International Atomic Energy Agency, 5/04/2024)
?? "Water extraction and weight of buildings see half of China's cities sink" (BBC, 18/04/2024)
GROUNDWATER ARTICLES
?? Enhancing hydrological analysis by incorporating environmental and artificial tracers of an altered vadose zone: A systematic review
Yazeed van Wyk, Matthys Alois Dippenaar, Eunice Ubomba-Jaswa. Enhancing hydrological analysis by incorporating environmental and artificial tracers of an altered vadose zone: A systematic review. Journal of African Earth Sciences, Volume 212, 2024, 105209, ISSN 1464-343X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2024.105209.
?? Influence of karst conduit’s geometry and morphology on 3D flow and transport processes: Insights from 3D tracer tests and numerical modelling
Mohammed Aliouache, Pierre Fischer, Pascal Brunet, Lionel Lapierre, Benoit Ropars, Frank Vasseur, Hervé Jourde. Influence of karst conduit’s geometry and morphology on 3D flow and transport processes: Insights from 3D tracer tests and numerical modelling. Journal of Hydrology, Volume 632, 2024, 130953, ISSN 0022-1694, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.130953.
?? Back to the future: Comparing yeast as an outmoded artificial tracer for simulating microbial transport in karst aquifer systems to more modern approaches
Luka Vucinic, David O'Connell, Catherine Coxon, Laurence Gill. Back to the future: Comparing yeast as an outmoded artificial tracer for simulating microbial transport in karst aquifer systems to more modern approaches. Environmental Pollution, Volume 349, 2024, 123942, ISSN 0269-7491, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123942.
?? Enhancing groundwater recharge in drinking water protection zones in Flanders (Belgium): A novel approach to assess stormwater managed aquifer recharge potential
Lara Speijer, Simon Six, Bas van der Grift, Dirk Gijsbert Cirkel, Goedele Verreydt, Jef Dams, Marijke Huysmans. Enhancing groundwater recharge in drinking water protection zones in Flanders (Belgium): A novel approach to assess stormwater managed aquifer recharge potential. Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, Volume 53, 2024, 101747, ISSN 2214-5818, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrh.2024.101747.
WHAT IS TRAQUA CURRENTLY WORKING ON?
We're currently much involved in hydrological studies related to urbanism permit applications. Since the introduction of the "Circulaire relative à la constructibilité en zone inondable" in Wallonia in 2022, hydrological studies are required for permit applications for projects located in flood-prone areas. TRAQUA is often consulted by project managers, architects, or development companies to provide this study.
Other projects we worked on last month are: (1) analysis of rainwater storage potential as a mean of flood-risk reduction on communal level, (2) groundwater monitoring at an industrial site, (3) determination of the source of water influx in an old building complex, (4) and preliminary field visit for a tracer tests in geothermal doublets. Very diverse projects as usual ??.
WHAT WAS THE MOST VIEWED LINKEDIN POST LAST MONTH?
The winner of last month is the post 'Historical water infrastructures : Nazca aqueducts or Puquios ??'.
Did you miss it? You can reread the post here ?? https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/sofiedevolder_water-activity-7183712829462437888--Ed9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
UPCOMING GROUNDWATER EVENTS!
?? From 29-31 of May Symple organises an on-line course on MODFLOW-2005 Conduit Flow Process (CFP). https://hydrosymple.com/en/prodotto/modflow-2005-conduit-flow-process-cfp/
?? The 2024 Florida Ground Water Association Annual Convention & Trade Show is also taking place from 29-31 of May. https://www.fgwa.org/annual-convention-trade-show
?? This month we're also celebrating TRAQUA's 3 year anniversary! Hooray ??!
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Sofie
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passion for mining, water, geothermal and education ???, mine water researcher | conference organiser | General Secretary & EC member of the International Mine Water Association (IMWA) | Woman in Mining Germany
10 个月Great Newsletter Sofie de Volder. Already 3 years. Wow ??