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{"title":"Microbial transformation of upper aquifers loamy rocks under complex pollution during in situ bioremediation","authors":"Grigory Artemiev ,&nbsp;Nadezhda Popova ,&nbsp;Kirill Boldyrev ,&nbsp;Ilia Volkov ,&nbsp;Nataliya Chistyakova ,&nbsp;Natalia Boeva ,&nbsp;Alexey Safonov","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101487","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101487","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study investigated biogenic modifications in loamy rocks following a single stimulation of microbial activity in groundwater through the application of milk whey at a depth of 10–14 m in proximity to a radioactive waste storage facility, within a nitrate-polluted area near the Siberian Chemical Combine (Seversk, Tomsk Region). The consumption of nitrate ions and the establishment of anaerobic conditions via microbial denitrification were completed within 45 days of the in situ experiment. Milk whey served as an effective source of organic carbon (C), calcium (Ca), and phosphorus (P) for in situ bioremediation processes. Observed phenomena included the accumulation of carbonate minerals, reduction of iron and sulfate ions, and the formation of sulfide-iron phases. The release of iron from aluminosilicate mineral phases under anaerobic conditions resulted in partial mineral dissolution and the formation of amorphous silica. Subsequent phase analysis revealed the presence of crystalline iron sulfide forms, exhibiting compositional similarities to pyrrhotite and troilite. Laboratory experiments demonstrated that the absence of sulfate in the system led to a significant decrease in iron content within the solid phase, accompanied by a redistribution of remaining iron from silicate mineral matrices to amorphous phases associated with organic matter. Conversely, the presence of sulfate facilitated activity of sulfate-reducing bacteria and the accumulation of iron sulfide phases. The biogenic formation of authigenic mineral phases constitutes a critical factor in the development of a sedimentary mineral barrier, which is essential during complex groundwater contamination involving radionuclides and heavy metals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101487"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144563809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of aquifer vulnerability and water quality: Validated using groundwater flow origin-based regression analysis","authors":"Ana Beatriz Rubio-Arellano ,&nbsp;José Alfredo Ramos-Leal ,&nbsp;Oscar Guadalupe Almanza-Tovar ,&nbsp;Víctor Manuel Vázquez-Báez ,&nbsp;Janete Morán-Ramírez","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101478","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101478","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Puebla Valley aquifer (PV), a volcanosedimentary system located in central Mexico, faces increasing pressure due to land use change and groundwater contamination. However, its vulnerability had not been comprehensively assessed. This study aimed to evaluate the intrinsic vulnerability of the PV aquifer using the DRASTIC methodology adapted to the characteristics of a volcanosedimentary environment and validate the results using simple linear regression analysis based on the origin of groundwater flows, correlating them with water quality indices (WQI) and contamination indices (C<span><math><msub><mrow></mrow><mrow><mi>d</mi></mrow></msub></math></span>).</div><div>The DRASTIC model was adjusted by modifying parameter weights to reflect local aquifer conditions, considering land use change (recharge, agricultural and urban zones) as the basis. Linear regression showed significant correlations (p<span><math><mo>&lt;</mo></math></span>0.001) between vulnerability and WQI; for flows from Sierra Nevada, an 84% fit was found between these two variables, and 83% for La Malinche. The Atoyac River was identified as the main contamination source, with extreme values of WQI=35 (poor quality) and C<span><math><mrow><msub><mrow></mrow><mrow><mi>d</mi></mrow></msub><mo>&gt;</mo><mn>3</mn></mrow></math></span> (high health risk) in adjacent areas.</div><div>DRASTIC classified 550 km<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span> (25% of the area) as low vulnerability, 800 km<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span> (36%) as moderate, and 690 km<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span> (31%) as high. The most influential factors were recharge (<span><math><mrow><mo>&gt;</mo><mn>350</mn></mrow></math></span> mm/year in critical zones), water table depth (<span><math><mo>&lt;</mo></math></span>7 m) and topographic gradient (<span><math><mo>&gt;</mo></math></span>5%).</div><div>These results validate for the first time a DRASTIC adapted with flow-origin-based regression for volcanosedimentary aquifers. They emphasize the need to: urgently protect recharge zones and regulate discharges into the Atoyac River. The methodology provides tools for sustainable management in subhumid environments, but under anthropogenic activities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101478"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144522140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing groundwater quality in a saline coastal aquifer through managed aquifer recharge: A comprehensive study by long-term groundwater level and hydrochemical monitoring","authors":"Valavath Kuttan Haritha ,&nbsp;Mani Christy Raicy ,&nbsp;Lakshmanan Elango","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101480","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101480","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Safe drinking water has become scarce in many parts of the world, especially along the coast. Despite adequate rainfall in many coastal regions, over-exploitation has led to the threat of seawater intrusion. Induced recharge enhances groundwater storage and can mitigate seawater intrusion, especially in coastal areas with over-exploited freshwater resources. This study investigates the hydrogeochemical processes due to induced recharge by managed aquifer recharge (MAR) structure and its impact on improving groundwater quality in a saline coastal aquifer. As part of this study, an extensive analysis of hydrogeochemical processes was conducted within a combined MAR structure featuring a percolation pond and recharge shaft, along with the nearby observation piezometers from 2012 to 2019. Over 300 water samples from the MAR structure and the piezometers were analysed to assess the enhancement in groundwater storage and quality in the nearby area. The electrical conductivity of groundwater was reduced from 1801 to 149 μS/cm in the MAR structure and from 2627 to 183, 41,212 to 9127 and 70, 345 to 2933 μS/cm, respectively, in the piezometers P1, P2 and P3 drilled up to different depths. The major hydrogeochemical facies in MAR structure and piezometers are Na⁺-Cl^- and Ca²⁺-Cl^- types, indicating the influence of seawater mixing and base exchange of Na⁺ and Ca²⁺ ions. The principal component analysis identified three significant components in pond and piezometers, contributing to a corresponding total variance of 90.85 % and 97.82 % with higher factor loadings for Na⁺, Cl⁻, and K⁺. Considering the benefits and the economic feasibility of these MAR structures, they are strongly recommended in other regions with sufficient rainfall and salinity-related challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101480"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144491312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hydrogeochemical response of aquifers to intensive groundwater pumping for rice-rice rotation","authors":"M.G. Mostofa Amin,&nbsp;Atiqur Rahman,&nbsp;Most. Sumiya Akter,&nbsp;Md. Mamun Rana,&nbsp;Md Shariot-Ullah","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101485","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101485","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Extensive irrigated rice cultivation is often blamed for endangering groundwater resources. Therefore, the study aims to assess the hydro-geochemical properties of the geologic formation, investigate the hydro-geophysical impacts, and quantify the groundwater recharge and nutrient leaching potential, nutrient accumulation in geologic formation, and nutrient dynamics in the aquifers. Soil samples from the geologic formation were collected at 3-m intervals. Two observation wells were used to measure water level and nutrient dynamics. Field lysimeters assessed groundwater recharge potential and nutrient leaching. A test drilling and three pumping tests revealed that a 38-m clay layer separates an upper shallow aquifer from a deep confined aquifer (storage coefficient of 0.00051 and transmissibility of 2151 m²/day). Pumping tests resulted in a 0.8–1.1 m drawdown in the deep (pumping) aquifer, but an elastic subsidence of 5.7–9.1 mm caused a decrease in the water table depth of the shallow aquifer. Groundwater level peaked in October and followed a sharp decline during the Boro rice season (January–April) because of extraction for irrigation. The nutrient concentrations in the geologic layers (0.43–1.41 g N/kg and 4.02–32.16 mg P/kg) were relatively higher with higher clay content. Nitrogen levels in groundwater increased in the wet rice season and decreased in the dry season, whereas P was higher in the dry season due to varying transport and degradation rates. The rice fields had a huge groundwater recharge potential (38–74 % of water input) and moderate nutrient leaching (1–6.7 mg N/L and 0.05–0.63 mg P/L). However, nutrient concentrations in groundwater were sometimes even higher than the leaching concentrations. These results will help create an irrigation and nutrient management plan for rice cultivation. Increasing rainfed rice production would reduce the demand for irrigated Boro rice production and can have multifaceted positive effects on agricultural water security.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101485"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144365827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis of the implementation of green-blue infrastructure for optimising recharge in coastal aquifers","authors":"Leandro Rodrigues Capítulo ,&nbsp;Silvina C. Carretero ,&nbsp;Samanta M. Anguiano ,&nbsp;Carlos E. Dalto ,&nbsp;Eduardo E. Kruse","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101483","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101483","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Coastal cities located on the sand-dune barrier of Buenos Aires Province have significantly grown over the last century, affecting the water balance due to rapid urbanisation and soil impermeabilization, which reduces aquifer recharge—the only source of fresh water in the region. This study aims to apply nature-based solutions through green-blue infrastructure (GBI) to optimise aquifer recharge in the Partido of Pinamar. Rain Gardens (RG) represent a promising nature-based GBI solution that enhance urban stormwater management and groundwater recharge. The research integrated geographic information systems, aerial photogrammetric surveys using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), hydrological modeling, and field monitoring through levelogger installation with 5-min measurement intervals. Controlled infiltration tests were conducted using fire trucks, and hydrochemical analysis assessed water quality changes. Results demonstrated significant improvements in recharge efficiency, particularly for low-intensity precipitation events (&lt;3.5 mm), where the ΔWT/P index increased from 5.56 to 36.27, representing a six-fold enhancement. The RG achieved a maximum infiltration capacity of 230 L/min with complete drainage within 2.6 h. Hydrochemical analysis showed complete removal (100 %) of urban pollutants including hydrocarbons, oils and fats, and methylene blue active substances, with a 7.3 % reduction in total dissolved solids. The Rain Garden achieved an annual effective recharge of 1242 m³, equivalent to daily water consumption of 4968 people. The study concludes that strategically implemented rain gardens can significantly enhance coastal aquifer recharge while providing effective stormwater treatment, representing a viable low-cost solution for developing coastal cities facing freshwater depletion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101483"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144330050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The influence of geochemical and physicochemical factors on the spatial variation of the abundance of bacteriological contaminants in the groundwater of a Bouregreg watershed in Morocco","authors":"Ilham Nassri ,&nbsp;Hasnaa Harmouzi ,&nbsp;Anas El Ouali ,&nbsp;Latifa Tahri ,&nbsp;Safaa Khattabi Rifi","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101481","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101481","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Preserving the integrity of groundwater ecosystems and safeguarding their native microbial biodiversity has emerged as a critical global challenge for the sustainable management of these water resources, particularly with regard to quality and the prevention of water-borne diseases. However, the degradation of these ecosystems is increasingly attributed to the ability of non-indigenous bacteria to survive and multiply in favorable conditions often linked to geogenic and physicochemical factors. This work aims to investigate this hypothesis and to study the influence of geochemical and physicochemical factors on the contamination of groundwater in the Bouregreg watershed in Morocco. This study's novelty lies in the combined application of multiple advanced analytical techniques — namely Self-Organizing Maps (SOM), Ascending Hierarchical Classification applied to SOM (AHC-SOM), and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) — to simultaneously explore the spatial and statistical relationships between bacteriological contamination and geochemical/physicochemical factors. The results indicate that, irrespective of the type of soil lithology, contamination by various non-indigenous bacteria is consistently observed. However, the underlying limestone and shales exhibited higher concentrations of total coliforms and <em>E. coli</em> than the sandstone bedrock. Multivariate statistical analysis revealed no significant correlation between bacterial contamination and physicochemical parameters, except for organic matter. The geospatial analysis identified areas at risk in the northwestern sector with a high abundance of bacteriological contaminants (TC, FC, <em>E. coli</em> and EI), in contrast to an absence for others (SRB and V. cholerae) throughout the study region. Further investigations are recommended to study the conditions governing the survival and multiplication of SRB and <em>V. cholerae</em> and the associated environmental factors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101481"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144472322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A comprehensive review on bioremediation and biomonitoring of microplastics: Circular bioeconomy and future perspective","authors":"Alan Shaji,&nbsp;R. Kamalesh,&nbsp;A. Saravanan,&nbsp;P.R. Yaashikaa,&nbsp;A.S. Vickram","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101479","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101479","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid growth in urbanization and industrialization has led to widespread utilisation of plastics, aiding in the formation of micro- and nanoplastics (MPs/NPs). These particles persist through atmospheric, terrestrial, and aquatic ecosystems. The pervasive nature of these particles results in a serious threat to human health and the environment due to their ability to get readily absorbed into the skin, gastrointestinal system, and respiratory tract, and start accumulating in the tissues, followed by interfering with cellular functions. The current review explores the bioremediation and biomonitoring strategies for the mitigation of microplastics. Depicting from an interdisciplinary field that combines microbial ecology, environmental biotechnology and principles of circular bioeconomy, the review describes three major bioremediation strategies, such as enzymatic degradation for particular MPs, microbial degradation for diverse MP types, and phytoremediation for high-scale removal. The current review synthesizes recent studies highlighting the limitations, effectiveness, and scalability of these methods. This study also evaluates the advanced biomonitoring tools, such as biosensors, imaging and spectroscopic studies, for tracking of microplastic distribution. The key findings reveal that bioremediation is found to be a suitable alternative, with microbial consortia and engineered enzymes demonstrating promising degradation efficiency. Integrating biomonitoring with bioremediation strategies enhances the efficiency and safety of MP removal. This study underscores the significance of developing integrated, ecosystem-specific solutions by combining remediation technologies with preventive policies. The future research should focus on standardization of optimization and monitoring protocols in bioremediation for real-world applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101479"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144279886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quantitative understanding of the contribution of factors on land subsidence with maximal information coefficient: a case study in Tongzhou, Beijing, China","authors":"Zhuangzhuang Liu ,&nbsp;Guangyao Duan ,&nbsp;Jijun He ,&nbsp;Moyuan Yang ,&nbsp;Menglin Zhang ,&nbsp;Binyuan Lei","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101476","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101476","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>By analyzing the spatial and temporal distribution, evolution law and driving factors of land subsidence in Tongzhou area, we can provide scientific basis for regional disaster prediction, prevention and urban planning. This study utilized the IPTA-based SBAS-InSAR method, incorporating multiple data sources to obtain surface deformation results for Tongzhou District from 2003 to 2018, and the distribution characteristics and spatiotemporal evolution patterns of land subsidence were studied in Beijing's Tongzhou District. Additionally, using the MIC method, combined with spatial analysis techniques and statistical methods, the study analyzed the impact of factors such as groundwater levels in different aquifers and the thickness of compressible layers on land subsidence. The results revealed that land subsidence in Beijing's Tongzhou District is unevenly distributed, with major subsidence areas concentrated in BMAC and Taihu. During the study period, surface deformation rates ranged from −147 to 24 mm/yr, showing an initial acceleration followed by a deceleration trend. The third and fourth aquifers were identified as the dominant factors influencing changes in land subsidence, and interactions between different aquifers may also play a role. For varying compressible thicknesses, the second and third layers were the primary contributors to land subsidence. This study provides valuable insights into the mechanisms of land subsidence in Tongzhou District, offering a foundation for further research and informing decision-making for sustainable urban development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101476"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144279887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Innovation without participation? Moroccan farmers' perspectives on Haouz Mejjat aquifer contract","authors":"Rachida El Mansoum,&nbsp;Tarik Chfadi","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101477","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101477","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Unsustainable groundwater extraction practices have led to a sharp deterioration of the water table, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. In Morocco, the government has implemented certain preventive measures, including Participatory Groundwater Management Contracts (PGMCs). This study aims to enhance our understanding of farmers’ decision-making in the context of participatory groundwater management. To this end, semi-structured interviews were conducted with certain farmers in the Haouz-Mejjate aquifer. This study adopts a qualitative approach to shed light on the common challenges faced by farmers, notably water scarcity and climate change. The novelty of this study lies in assessing the effectiveness of PGMCs in North Africa. Most important, we provide new insights regarding the factors that seem to influence farmers' perspectives and behaviors. Another novelty lies in applying the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) framework to the analysis of perspective of farmers, enabling an improved understanding of the barriers to farmers collaboration with PGMCs.</div><div>The results highlight the importance of tackling these common challenges, including weak enforcement, insufficient data and information, and limited stakeholder engagement. Moreover, our findings suggest that the limited involvement of farmers in the design and implementation of PGMCs reflects a top-down governance model that undermines both trust in institutions and the effectiveness of PGMCs. Finally, our results underscore the need for targeted interventions to inform farmers clearly, give voice to them, and take into account their various perspectives as a first step to developing effective and agreeable solutions and to improving participatory groundwater governance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101477"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144279888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding groundwater behaviour in urban environments: thermal and piezometric analysis in the Turin city area (NW Italy)","authors":"Linda Zaniboni ,&nbsp;Domenico Antonio De Luca ,&nbsp;Elena Egidio ,&nbsp;Daniele Cocca ,&nbsp;Andrea Filipello ,&nbsp;Manuela Lasagna","doi":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101472","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101472","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigated the thermal and piezometric characteristics of the shallow aquifer in the Turin metropolitan area (north-western Italy), focusing on the dynamics and management of groundwater (GW) resources. The analysis includes data collected by the regional monitoring network in Turin and surrounding areas between 2010 and 2022. During this period, an average decrease in the water table of approximately 1 m and an increase in the GW temperature (GWT) of approximately 0.5 °C were observed. The GWT and water table data were also measured during three field campaigns in 2022 using a network of 31 monitoring points in the city of Turin. The data show that GW flows from west to east towards the Po River, with values ranging from 240 m a.s.l. to approximately 210 m a.s.l. Moreover, a decrease in the water table depth throughout the monitored year was observed. The GWT increases from west to east in the flow direction, with values ranging from 13 °C to 17.5 °C. The temperature profiles and the spatial distribution show typical seasonal dynamics following air temperature fluctuations. Seasonal variations are diminished by the saturated and unsaturated zones, with the GWT stabilising below 4–6 m from the water table and 20 m below ground level. This comprehensive analysis highlights the impact of anthropogenic activities and climate change on GWT and emphasises the need for improved monitoring and management strategies to protect GW resources, especially in urban areas.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37879,"journal":{"name":"Groundwater for Sustainable Development","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101472"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144221321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}