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Effect of source location on the spread of groundwater contamination by open geothermal energy systems
In cities, the first aquifer is regularly polluted. The use of open geothermal energy systems (also...
Groundwater drainage in New Orleans
Greater New Orleans is surrounded by the Mississippi River, two lakes and wetlands. Due to the...
Drinking water treatments and their potential toxicity
Water treatment processes are essential for drinking water production but may inadvertently produce transformation products (TPs)....
Spatially targeted approach reduce nutrient losses from agricultural fields
Dutch fertilizer policy aims to improve water quality by reducing (especially in agricultural areas) the run-off...
PAC + cloth filtration
A technology that is new to the Netherlands for the far-reaching removal of micropollutants (pharmaceuticals, etc.)...
Removal of organic micro-pollutants with advanced oxidation and dune infiltration
Drinking water utility Dunea produces drinking water from surface water by means of dune infiltration. The...
Monitoring of biocides in the water system
The applications of biocides are very diverse. There are therefore many chains with producers, users and...
Can Dutch water boards learn to cope better with drought by looking at other countries?
Hoogheemraadschap de Stichtse Rijnlanden (HDSR) is participating in Blue Deal, a Dutch Water Authorities programme involving...
Bringing the groundwater balance into equilibrium
SUMMARY Taking North Brabant as an example, we address three misunderstandings about groundwater balances and show...
UN World Water Development Report 2022 ‘Groundwater: Making the invisible visible’
Groundwater accounts for 99% of all liquid freshwater on Earth. However, this natural resource is often...
