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Climate change and its effect on groundwater quality.
Maurizio Barbieri1, Marino Domenico Barberio2, Francesca Banzato2
1Earth Sciences Department, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy. maurizio.barbieri@uniroma1.it.
Environmental Geochemistry and Health
|November 18, 2021
Summary
Climate change significantly degrades groundwater quality, especially in carbonate aquifers. Strategic management is crucial to mitigate impacts from climate change and resource shortages.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Hydrogeology
- Climate Science
Background:
- Global water quality is declining due to human activities and climate change.
- Contamination includes chemicals, eutrophication, algal blooms, and microbial hazards.
- Climate change exacerbates water quality issues, yet groundwater impacts are understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the link between climate change and groundwater quality in regional carbonate aquifers.
- To highlight the need for integrated groundwater management policies.
- To inform strategies for protecting water resources amidst global warming.
Main Methods:
- Case study analysis of regional carbonate aquifers in Central Italy.
- Examination of climate change impacts on groundwater quality.
- Review of existing literature on climate-groundwater interactions.
Main Results:
- Climate change is a significant factor affecting groundwater quality.
- Regional carbonate aquifers are vulnerable to climate-related degradation.
- Limited data exists on climate change effects on groundwater quality.
Conclusions:
- Urgent need for strategic groundwater management policies.
- Long-term monitoring of water resources is essential.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is vital to address global warming challenges in water security.
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