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Nikolas Benavides Höglund1, Charlotte Sparrenbom2, Roland Barthel3
1Department of Geology, Lund University, Sölvegatan 12, 223 62, Lund, Sweden. nikolas.hoglund@geol.lu.se.
Groundwater modeling advances in Sweden are not widely applied in industry or education. Uncertainty quantification is rare, hindering effective groundwater management and decision-making for this vital resource.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Hydrogeology
- Water Resource Management
Background:
- Groundwater is crucial for global water supply, agriculture, and industry.
- Over-exploitation and pollution threaten groundwater sustainability.
- Groundwater models are vital for optimizing resource use and risk management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the practical application of groundwater modeling in Sweden (2010-2023).
- To assess the integration of groundwater modeling in Swedish higher education curricula.
- To identify gaps between academic advancements and industry practices.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of applied groundwater modeling projects in Sweden.
- Review of water-related course syllabi in Swedish higher education institutions.
- Assessment of uncertainty quantification in practical modeling.
Main Results:
- Significant academic progress in groundwater modeling has not translated to widespread industry adoption in Sweden.
- Uncertainty quantification is infrequently performed in applied groundwater modeling.
- Groundwater modeling education is a low priority in Swedish higher education.
Conclusions:
- There is a disconnect between groundwater modeling research and its practical implementation in Sweden.
- Enhanced education and industry collaboration are needed to improve groundwater management.
- Recommendations are provided for educational institutions, industry, and policymakers globally.
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