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Artificial recharge to groundwater is an important process for the management of surface and subsurface water resources. In the present study suitable sites for artificial recharge to groundwater were delineated using geospatial techniques and groundwater modelling in Jammu Himalaya, India. Different thematic layers were prepared from remote sensing data (IRS-P6 and LISS-IV), and SRTM-DEM and aquifer parameters thematic layers were prepared from pumping test data and well inventory data collected during the field observations were integrated using the weighted index overlay method in the GIS environment to prepare the artificial recharge zone map. Further, suitable sites for artificial recharge map were determined by superimposing a drainage network map over the artificial recharge zones map, considering the terrain and local conditions for artificial recharge. The groundwater modelling for artificial recharge to groundwater was also carried out using Visual Modflow Flex software to determine the modeling zones for artificial recharge to groundwater. The lithologs data, aquifer thickness, hydraulic conductivity, specific yield and water level data were used to generate simulations of groundwater modelling zones. Finally, GIS based artificial recharge zones map and groundwater modelling zones were compared to validate artificial recharge zones. Simultaneously, a case study was also carried out to determine the impact of discharge and artificial recharge to surrounding aquifers. The results achieved from the current research proved the efficiency of geospatial technology and groundwater modelling techniques for delineating suitable zones and sites for artificial recharge to groundwater and their implementation in the field.
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The authors are thankful to the Head, Department of Geology, University of Jammu, for support in providing the necessary facilities and encouragement to carry out the present work. We thank anonymous reviewers for their constructive review of the manuscript.
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Jasrotia, A.S., Kumar, R., Taloor, A.K. et al. Artificial recharge to groundwater using geospatial and groundwater modelling techniques in North Western Himalaya, India. Arab J Geosci 12, 774 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-019-4855-5
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