Hydrogeological and Hydrochemical Research in Aquifers

Dear Colleagues,

Aquifers are essential for water supply and ecosystem sustainability, but their management is associated with numerous challenges due to overexploitation, pollution, and climate change. This Special Issue aims to collate innovative research focused on the hydrogeological and hydrochemical characterization of aquifers, integrating conventional and advanced methodologies to improve our understanding of groundwater systems.

We welcome contributions that address aquifer dynamics, water quality evolution, and the response of groundwater systems to natural and anthropogenic pressures. Topics may include hydrogeological modeling, geochemical and isotopic analyses, managed aquifer recharge, saline intrusion, and contamination from agricultural, industrial, and/or urban settings. Studies applying geophysical techniques, remote sensing, artificial intelligence, and tracer methods to monitor and characterize aquifers are particularly encouraged.

Key topics of interest include the following:

• Aquifer characterization and monitoring;
• Hydrochemical processes and transport of pollutants;
• Groundwater in agricultural, industrial, and urban settings;
• Saltwater intrusion and coastal aquifer management;
• Recharge processes and sustainability strategies;
• Modeling and emerging technologies in hydrogeology.

Dr. Alex Sendros
Prof. Dr. Albert Casas Ponsati
Dr. Carlos Duque
Guest Editors

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