Effect of artificial recharge on submarine groundwater discharge : a Belgian case study

The Belgian coastal phreatic aquifer is mostly characterized by salty/brackish pore water at shallow depth. The eolian dunes delimiting the sandy beach are one of the few locations where fresh potable water can be found. The drinking water demand of the coastal region is putting high pressure on these water resources, especially during the touristic summer season. Also, the dryer summers that were faced over the last years increase the need for solutions. At Oostduinkerke, the Intercommunale Waterleidingsmaatschappij van Veurne-Ambacht (IWVA) combines the pumping of groundwater in the dunes wi... Mehr ...