In: Hydrogeology Journal, 2015, vol. 23, no. 4, p. 619-629
Recharge through injection wells is a well-established technique to remediate and protect coastal aquifers from saltwater intrusion. In this study, it is shown that hydrothermal doublet installations can also be used to protect coastal aquifers while producing heat or cold for air conditioning. Such a method could be extremely valuable for situations where there is both a need for freshwater and...
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In: Hydrogeology Journal, 2013, vol. 21, no. 9, p. 523-544
The eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, contains one of the most developed karst systems in the world. This natural wonder is undergoing increasing pollution threat due to rapid economic development in the region of Tulum, together with a lack of wastewater treatment facilities. A preliminary numerical model has been developed to assess the vulnerability of the resource. Maps of...
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In: Journal of Hydrology, 2009, vol. 365, no. 3-4, p. 275-288
Water is critical for economic growth in coastal areas. In this context, desalination has become an increasingly important technology over the last five decades. It often has environmental side effects, especially when the input water is pumped directly from the sea via intake pipelines. However, it is generally more efficient and cheaper to desalt brackish groundwater from beach wells rather...
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