Water Research Foundation Partnership and New Book
The Water Research Foundation has partnered with The Groundwater Project to share three preserved books: Contaminant Transport Through Aquitards: A State-of-the-Science-Review, Contaminant Transport Through Aquitards: Technical Guidance for Aquitard Assessment, and most recently Design, Operation, and Maintenance for Sustainable Underground Storage Facilities. The Water Research Foundation has been instrumental in fostering partnerships that bring together researchers, utilities, policymakers, and communities to tackle groundwater challenges. By supporting studies like those presented in the latest preserved book, the Water Research Foundation plays a key role in advancing innovative solutions that balance water conservation with supply demands.
Book Summary
The latest contribution focuses on solutions for sustainable groundwater management. With increasing water demand, declining groundwater levels, and mounting environmental concerns, achieving a sustainable drinking water supply has become a global priority. Managed aquifer recharge has emerged as a cost-effective solution, supported by advances in geochemistry, microbiology, and hydraulics. This project aimed to identify key factors for the successful design, operation, and maintenance of sustainable underground storage (SUS) facilities by studying both successful and failed sites. The final report highlights lessons learned, explores recharge methods, and provides practical strategies to help water utilities improve system reliability and reduce service disruptions. Additionally, case studies offer insights into how different water systems have approached underground storage to address water supply challenges.