Groundwater Management, Pollution Control and Numerical Modeling

Dear Colleagues,

Water resources are fundamental to human survival. The development and utilization of groundwater resources significantly support the ability to meet people's water needs. Presently, the exploitation and use of global groundwater resources is on the rise, accompanied by increasing pollution. Consequently, the need for effective groundwater management, pollution control, and related research has become more pressing.

The world is grappling with water scarcity and contamination issues. Addressing these challenges requires a global approach, leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies. Stored within underground rock and soil formations, groundwater plays a crucial role in the hydrological cycle. Only through comprehensive research from multiple aspects such as water-bearing media, circulation paths, top and bottom plates, and the transport and interaction of sediment particles can we better understand and achieve the sustainable development and utilization of groundwater resources. Meanwhile, the development and utilization of groundwater possess significant societal implications and are intricately linked with people's livelihoods, economic growth, and social stability. From a societal standpoint, groundwater must be scientifically and responsibly planned and managed.

This Special Issue aims to introduce novel theories, cutting-edge technologies, innovative methods, and solutions for the development and utilization of groundwater. These include advanced monitoring technologies, sensor applications, satellite remote sensing, and strategies for water usage planning, water quality monitoring, combating land desertification, and enhancing crop growth and food security, as well as treating and managing industrial wastewater within the broader context of groundwater's economic and social dimensions.

Dr. Jichao Sun
Guest Editor

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