The impact of hydrogeological setting on the protection of coastal groundwater aquifers, El Dabaa, Northwestern Coast, Egypt
Abu Risha, U., Sturchio, N. (2018). The impact of hydrogeological setting on the protection of coastal groundwater aquifers, El Dabaa, Northwestern Coast, Egypt. EKB Journal Management System, 5(3), 174-186. doi: 10.21608/jbes.2018.370466
U. A. Abu Risha; N. Sturchio. "The impact of hydrogeological setting on the protection of coastal groundwater aquifers, El Dabaa, Northwestern Coast, Egypt". EKB Journal Management System, 5, 3, 2018, 174-186. doi: 10.21608/jbes.2018.370466
Abu Risha, U., Sturchio, N. (2018). 'The impact of hydrogeological setting on the protection of coastal groundwater aquifers, El Dabaa, Northwestern Coast, Egypt', EKB Journal Management System, 5(3), pp. 174-186. doi: 10.21608/jbes.2018.370466
Abu Risha, U., Sturchio, N. The impact of hydrogeological setting on the protection of coastal groundwater aquifers, El Dabaa, Northwestern Coast, Egypt. EKB Journal Management System, 2018; 5(3): 174-186. doi: 10.21608/jbes.2018.370466

The impact of hydrogeological setting on the protection of coastal groundwater aquifers, El Dabaa, Northwestern Coast, Egypt

Journal of Basic and Environmental Sciences
Volume 5, Issue 3, July 2018, Page 174-186  XML PDF (379.33 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/jbes.2018.370466
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Authors
U. A. Abu Risha1; N. Sturchio2
1Geology Department, Desert Research Center
2Department of Geological Sciences, University of Delaware, USA
Abstract
El Dabaa is located on the Northwestern Coast of Egypt. The main aquifers at El Dabaa are the Middle Miocene
fractured limestone and the Pleistocene oolitic limestone. The hydrogeologic setting of these aquifers exposes them to
various vulnerability degrees of contamination and salinisation. Seawater intrusion (SWI) and groundwater overpumping
represent the main threats of the studied aquifers. This paper aims to provide practical solutions to protect the studied
aquifers such as rainwater harvesting, artificial groundwater recharge, and the safe pumping of groundwater. Using the
geographic information system (GIS), the sites suitable for implementing these measures were determined. 
Keywords
Coastal aquifer; seawater intrusion; protection; GIS
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