Managed Aquifer Recharge: Overview and Governance
Figure 1 – Managed aquifer recharge is adapted to the local situation, and is usually governed by the type of
aquifer, topography, land use, and intended uses of the recovered water. This diagram shows a variety of
recharge methods and water sources making use of several different aquifers for storage and treatment with
recovery for a variety of uses. An understanding of the local hydrogeology is fundamental to determining options
available and the technical feasibility of MAR projects. Recharge shown here occurs via wells, percolation tanks,
and infiltration basins (adapted from Gale, 2005, with permission).
Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) is defined as the purposeful recharge of water to aquifers for subsequent recovery or for environmental benefit (Dillon et al., 2009). It is a water resources management tool that encompasses a wide variety of water sources, recharge methods, and storage management practices. MAR has a long history and is likely to see increased use as growing populations create greater demand for water and as a strategy to adapt to increased variability of water supplies due to climate change.
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