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  • Hydrogeology
  • Spatial Statistics

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  • Water scarcity poses significant risks to society, necessitating sustainable freshwater provision for a growing population.
  • Changes in land cover and use, alongside climate change, impact freshwater availability and quality.
  • The European Union Groundwater Directive (2006/118/EC) mandates assessments of groundwater status and evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a time-dependent Bayesian spatial statistical method for groundwater vulnerability assessment.
  • To integrate natural and anthropogenic factors to identify critical groundwater contamination risks.
  • To quantitatively evaluate the impact of future scenarios on groundwater quality under different policy frameworks.

Main Methods:

  • A Bayesian spatial statistical approach was employed for a time-dependent groundwater vulnerability assessment.
  • The method combines natural and anthropogenic factors, focusing on nitrate concentration levels and trends.
  • Future scenarios were modeled to assess potential impacts on groundwater resources.

Main Results:

  • Identified areas with high nitrate concentrations and increasing trends, indicating critical vulnerability.
  • Quantitatively evaluated the potential impacts of maintaining the status quo versus implementing new safeguarding policies.
  • Demonstrated the method's ability to predict groundwater quality changes under varying environmental stresses.

Conclusions:

  • The developed approach provides a robust tool for assessing groundwater vulnerability and informing water resource management.
  • It enables proactive decision-making by simulating the effects of different policy interventions.
  • The method is crucial for ensuring the long-term provision of safe freshwater resources amidst evolving environmental pressures.