Artificial recharge

artificial recharge

artificial recharge A process whereby the amount of water in an aquifer is supplemented by engineered, as opposed to natural, means. Artificial recharge may be through boreholes, purpose-built ponds, or simply by diverting more water on to the surface catchment of the aquifer. Artificial recharge may be implemented as part of a conjunctive use scheme.

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artificial recharge

artificial recharge A process whereby the amount of water in an aquifer is supplemented by engineered as opposed to natural means. Artificial recharge may be through boreholes, purpose-built ponds, or simply by diverting more water on to the surface catchment of the aquifer. Artificial recharge may be implemented as part of a conjunctive use scheme.

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MICHAEL ALLABY. "artificial recharge." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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