Heterogeneity of the Vega de Granada aquifer in the Granada urban area (Spain)

Authors

  • Virginia María Robles-Arenas Dpto. Ingeniería Civil y Minera, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena
  • José Benavente Herrera Dpto. Geodinámica, Universidad de Granada
  • Carmen Almécija Dpto. Geodinámica, Universidad de Granada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55407/geogaceta99832

Keywords:

alluvial aquifer, heterogeneity, perched phreatic level, pumping, Granada

Abstract

Hydrodynamic data in 5 wells located in the city of Granada and in its peri-urban area asses the horizontal and vertical heterogeneity in the hydraulic conductivity of the Vega de Granada alluvial aquifer (AVG) at its eastern part. They also indicate the existence of a perched level in one of the studied points (FC) and characterize its lowering since 2001. It is confirmed that the hydrodynamic response to recharge is more effective in the SE of the studied sector. A conceptual model is proposed that integrates our results in the context of the piezometric evolution linked to the increase in pumping in the eastern half of the AVG since approximately 1970.

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Published

2022-06-06

How to Cite

Robles-Arenas, V. M., Benavente Herrera, J., & Almécija, C. (2022). Heterogeneity of the Vega de Granada aquifer in the Granada urban area (Spain). GEOGACETA, 71, 47–50. https://doi.org/10.55407/geogaceta99832

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Vol. 71 (2022): Enero-Junio

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