Impact of Changes in Groundwater Extractions and Climate Change on Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems in a Complex Hydrogeological Setting

Jolijn Engelenburg (), Rosa Hueting, Sjoerd Rijpkema, Adriaan J. Teuling, Remko Uijlenhoet and Fulco Ludwig
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Jolijn Engelenburg: Vitens NV
Rosa Hueting: Vitens NV
Sjoerd Rijpkema: Vitens NV
Adriaan J. Teuling: Wageningen University & Research
Remko Uijlenhoet: Wageningen University & Research
Fulco Ludwig: Wageningen University & Research

Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), 2018, vol. 32, issue 1, No 15, 259-272

Abstract: Abstract Climate change and other future developments can influence the availability of groundwater resources for drinking water. The uncertainty of the projected impact is a challenge given the urgency to decide on adaptation measures to secure the drinking water supply. Improved understanding on how climate change affects the groundwater system is necessary to develop adaptation strategies. AZURE is used, a detailed, well-calibrated hydrological model to study the projected impact of climate change scenarios on the large Veluwe aquifer in the Netherlands. The Veluwe area is an important source of drinking water. However, some existing groundwater extractions in the area affect nearby groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Redistribution of the licensed extraction volumes of these sites is considered to reduce the impact on these ecosystems. The projected impact of climate change and redistribution to groundwater levels is studied. The research shows that in a slowly responding large aquifer the projected climate change may cause rising groundwater levels despite the projected increase in summer dryness. The results indicate that this impact may exceed the impact of redistribution of extraction volumes. In addition, it is shown that the combined effect strongly depends on local conditions, thus highlighting the need for high-resolution modelling.

Keywords: Climate change; Groundwater resources; Drinking water; Desiccation; Groundwater extraction; Veluwe; Hydrological modelling (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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