Results of the previous work were considered, re-examining in particular the chemical data available since 1979. New investigations were carried out in the springs area, including chemical and isotopic analyses of the main representative springs and measurements of flow rate. Furthermore, an experimental borehole was drilled near the springs.
Understanding salt water intrusion in coastal aquifers is very important for appropriately managing water resources, especially in fractured and karst aquifers. This study analyses the salt water intrusion phenomenon in the carbonate aquifer of the Mount Faito near the spring area of Castellammare di Stabia. In this area, groundwater outfl ow near the coastline reaches a total of about 0.5 m(3)/s, from various springs that differ from one another in discharge rate and water chemistry.
SEAWATER INTRUSION IN CARBONATE AQUIFERS: THE CASE OF THE SPRING GROUP OF CASTELLAMMARE DI STABIA (NAPLES, SOUTHERN ITALY)
Di Paola Arianna;
2010
Abstract
Understanding salt water intrusion in coastal aquifers is very important for appropriately managing water resources, especially in fractured and karst aquifers. This study analyses the salt water intrusion phenomenon in the carbonate aquifer of the Mount Faito near the spring area of Castellammare di Stabia. In this area, groundwater outfl ow near the coastline reaches a total of about 0.5 m(3)/s, from various springs that differ from one another in discharge rate and water chemistry.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.