AQUIFER MAPPING AND MANAGEMENT OF GROUND WATER RESOURCES KASARAGOD DISTRICT, KERALA
Category |
Aquifer Mapping |
State |
Kerala
|
District |
Kasaragod |
Block |
Kanhangad Karadka Kasargod Manjeshwar Nileshwar Parappa |
Year of Issue |
2022 |
Number of Authors |
1 |
Name of Authors |
SINGATHURAI S. SCIENTIST- C |
Keywords |
Climate and Rainfall Hydrogeological Studies Geophysical studies MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Conceptualization of aquifer system in 3D |
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During the Annual action plan 2021-22, Aquifer mapping and Management Plan study was taken up in Kasaragod district, covering an area of 1992 sq.km, the study area is located in the northern tip of Kerala state. The Aquifer mapping is a multi-disciplinary scientific process where data related to the aquifer system and groundwater regime are integrated to characterize the quantity, quality and movement of groundwater in aquifers. A better understanding of the hydrogeological processes that control the distribution and availability of groundwater in the weathered and fracture zones of the aquifer system is imperative for sustainable resource management. The sustainable development and management of aquifer system involves development of strategies for balancing the water extraction and water availability. Integrated studies on various aspects of the groundwater regime have been carried out to know the disposition and productivity of the aquifer systems. The hydrogeological environment of the study area has been conceptualized from the study of historical data (available data) on the groundwater regime and from the available technical reports and publications. The data gaps could be identified from the analysis of historical data which facilitated generation of new data in gap areas. The hydrogeological, hydrological, geophysical, hydro chemical and meteorological data were analyzed for data gaps. Groundwater draft from the aquifer systems has been evaluated from well inventory data and integrated use of lithological and geophysical data used to refine the aquifer geometry of the area.