Sustainable Research on the Groundwater Characterization and Monitoring
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Resources and Sustainable Utilization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 76
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hydrogeology; earth science
Interests: drinking water; groundwater samples; alluvial aquifer; river basin; nonpoint source pollution; stream flow
Interests: groundwater modeling; transport of fluids; hydrogeochemistry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Abstract: Groundwater is a vital component of global freshwater resources, crucial for human consumption, agriculture, and ecosystems. Its sustainable management is particularly urgent in the face of climate change, population growth, and increasing anthropogenic pressures. This Special Issue of Sustainability aims to advance innovative and sustainable methods for characterizing and monitoring groundwater systems.
We invite submissions that push the boundaries of traditional hydrogeology, focusing on research methods that balance scientific rigor with environmental and economic sustainability. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: the application of novel low-impact sensing technologies (e.g., fiber optics, remote sensing, and passive sampling); advanced geophysical and geochemical characterization techniques; integrated numerical models for resource assessment; and leveraging big data analytics, machine learning, and citizen science to enhance monitoring networks. We will focus on research that promotes circular economy principles, such as artificially recharged aquifers (MARs), and pollution monitoring targeting emerging pollutants, seawater intrusion, and mining activities.
This Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical management, providing policymakers, water resource managers, and environmental agencies with cost-effective long-term monitoring strategies to support their decision-making. By showcasing cutting-edge research and comprehensive case studies from diverse geographical and climatic environments, this Special Issue aims to make significant contributions to the global knowledge base, enhancing the resilience and security of groundwater resources for the benefit of future generations.
We welcome original research papers, review articles, and compelling case studies that align with the goals of this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Yanmei Li
Prof. Dr. Jesús Horacio Hernández Anguiano
Dr. Jorge Adrian Perera-Burgos
Dr. Alfredo González-Calderón
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- groundwater monitoring
- sustainable water resource management
- geophysical and geochemical characteristics
- modelling
- artificial groundwater recharge (MAR)
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