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Assessment of managed aquifer recharge using GIS based modeling approach in West Coast, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Due to climate change, rapid urbanization, and population expansion, the water demand and
supply is showing increasing fluctuations, especially in the arid or semi-arid regions. One of
the most important water resource ...
Novel approach of using Hydrogeochemistry, Hydrogeologic and Hydrostratigraphic techniques in evaluating coastal aquifers in Heuningnes catchment, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The increasing population in search for better social and economic development in coastal areas puts groundwater resources under pressure because of the high fresh water demand for domestic and agriculture use. Seawater ...
Groundwater management model for the Spitskop area in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The thesis investigates the potential of the Rietfontein and Spitskop aquifer to meet a demand of 1000 m3/d (12 Lis) as an alternative water resource for the Rietfontein and Spitskop Community. Increasing demand for clean ...
Application of fluid electrical conductivity logging for fractured rock aquifer characterisation at the University of the Western Cape's Franschhoek and Rawsonville research sites
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Characterisation of fractured rock aquifers is important when dealing with groundwater protection and management. Fractures are often good conduits for water and contaminants, leading to high flow velocities and the fast ...
Application of enviromental and hydrochemical analysis to characterize flow dynamics in the Sakumo Wetland, Ghana
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This research focused on understanding the current hydrogeology of the Sakumo wetland by
developing a conceptual flow model and simulating the groundwater flow system. The purpose of
the model is to assist in understanding ...
Reservoir Characterization of well A-F1, Block 1, Orange Basin, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The Orange basin is relatively underexplored with 1 well per every 4000km2 with only the
Ububhesi gas field discovery. Block 1 is largely underexplored with only 3 wells drilled in the
entire block and only well A?F1 inside ...
A Systematic Evaluation of Fault Seal Integrity in the southern Pletmos Basin, offshore South Africa: A 3D Multidisciplinary Modelling Approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The syn-rift succession encompasses the primary exploration target in the southern
Pletmos Basin. Several fault-bounded structural traps that contain gas accumulations
have been discovered within this succession. Likewise, ...
The ecohydrology of the Fransehoek Trust Wetland: water, soils and vegetation.
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The research was driven by a need to increase the knowledge base concerning wetland ecological
responses, as well as to identify and evaluate the factors driving the functioning of the
Franschhoek Trust Wetland.
An ...
The morphodynamic characteristics of erosional headcuts in Palmiet (Prionium serratum) wetlands
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Gully erosion and headcut migration has been at the crux of wetland degradation in South Africa. The resulting erosion and draining effect has seen more than 50% of wetlands in the country degraded. This study investigated ...
Using citizen science in monitoring groundwater levels to improve local groundwater governance, West coast, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Monitoring of groundwater levels provides a basis for assessing the availability of water
in aquifers, thereby informing the decisions on abstraction and uses of such water for
various purposes. It provides an understanding ...