Bridging the gap through participatory aquifer mappingv2biometrust
The greatest challenge of groundwater management is therefore the need to
embed management responses in the practices of this universe of dispersed actors. Yet our
understanding of Aquifers, the logical “unit” for groundwater management is very poor. While
administrative boundaries help us organize our governance on the surface, aquifers under our
feet don‟t necessarily follow any of these boundaries. How, then, do we evolve a way of
understanding our aquifers and enabling aquifer management responses based on this
understanding? This report details the process of participatory aquifer mapping in Yamalur watershed, in Bangalore.
Urban water management in Kabupaten Bekasi is under an unsustainable stage. There should be some improvements, especially in regards to water consumption policy and protection to water sources.
Bridging the gap through participatory aquifer mappingv2biometrust
The greatest challenge of groundwater management is therefore the need to
embed management responses in the practices of this universe of dispersed actors. Yet our
understanding of Aquifers, the logical “unit” for groundwater management is very poor. While
administrative boundaries help us organize our governance on the surface, aquifers under our
feet don‟t necessarily follow any of these boundaries. How, then, do we evolve a way of
understanding our aquifers and enabling aquifer management responses based on this
understanding? This report details the process of participatory aquifer mapping in Yamalur watershed, in Bangalore.
Urban water management in Kabupaten Bekasi is under an unsustainable stage. There should be some improvements, especially in regards to water consumption policy and protection to water sources.
Students involved in the PetaJakarta.org Pilot Study Program shared their research experiences during a special presentation session at SMART Infrastructure Facility on Wednesday, 25th March 2015.
By Camelia Dewan, Marie-Charlotte Buisson and Aditi Mukherji
Revitalizing the Ganges Coastal Zone Conference
21-23 October 2014, Dhaka, Bangladesh
http://waterandfood.org/ganges-conference/
This document has been prepared by the Agham Advocates of Science& Technology for the People (AGHAM) to aid local communities threatened by dam projects. This reference document contain information and tools that can be used by the community to have a better understanding of dams and make informed decisions how to collectively approach the dam project in their area. This guide is not exhaustive and complete, but centers on basic questions to learn more about the dam project in the area and to guide further research.
By D. Dhanuraj
This study follows the successful efforts of the villagers of Olavanna Gram Panchayat in Kozhikode district, Kerala in effective drinking water utilization and tackling water scarcity. As a result, 60 small, water supply schemes are operational in Olavanna, of which 27 have been funded entirely by the local community and 33 are partially supported by the Gram Panchayat.
Water Resource Politics and Policy in China, Scott Moore (July 2012)Beijing Energy Network
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Responding to Wastewater Challenges - A Proposed Communal Sanitary Toilet Fac...Rodelon Ramos
Responding to Wastewater Challenges - A Proposed Communal Sanitary Toilet Facility for Brgy. Tejeros, Makati City
Author: Rodelon Ramos, Master of Architecture, University of the Philippines Diliman
Engineering analytics presented information on the groundwater modeling performed for the Rosemont Copper Project to a group of well owners. The presentation was given on April 3, 2012.
Students involved in the PetaJakarta.org Pilot Study Program shared their research experiences during a special presentation session at SMART Infrastructure Facility on Wednesday, 25th March 2015.
By Camelia Dewan, Marie-Charlotte Buisson and Aditi Mukherji
Revitalizing the Ganges Coastal Zone Conference
21-23 October 2014, Dhaka, Bangladesh
http://waterandfood.org/ganges-conference/
This document has been prepared by the Agham Advocates of Science& Technology for the People (AGHAM) to aid local communities threatened by dam projects. This reference document contain information and tools that can be used by the community to have a better understanding of dams and make informed decisions how to collectively approach the dam project in their area. This guide is not exhaustive and complete, but centers on basic questions to learn more about the dam project in the area and to guide further research.
By D. Dhanuraj
This study follows the successful efforts of the villagers of Olavanna Gram Panchayat in Kozhikode district, Kerala in effective drinking water utilization and tackling water scarcity. As a result, 60 small, water supply schemes are operational in Olavanna, of which 27 have been funded entirely by the local community and 33 are partially supported by the Gram Panchayat.
Water Resource Politics and Policy in China, Scott Moore (July 2012)Beijing Energy Network
China’s energy challenges may be vast, but its water resource situation is probably even more critical, due in no small part to the water requirements of energy extraction and the energy requirements of water transfer. In this talk, gleaned from several years of looking at the problem through the eyes of a political scientist, I’ll summarize China’s water resource challenges, the policies it has put in place to deal with them, and discuss why I think implementing them effectively will require major political reform
Responding to Wastewater Challenges - A Proposed Communal Sanitary Toilet Fac...Rodelon Ramos
Responding to Wastewater Challenges - A Proposed Communal Sanitary Toilet Facility for Brgy. Tejeros, Makati City
Author: Rodelon Ramos, Master of Architecture, University of the Philippines Diliman
Engineering analytics presented information on the groundwater modeling performed for the Rosemont Copper Project to a group of well owners. The presentation was given on April 3, 2012.
Analytical modelling of groundwater wells and well systems: how to get it r...Anton Nikulenkov
Aquifer tests are probably the most widely used methods to obtain hydrogeological properties that are vital for any mine dewatering or environmental impact assessments. Numerous softwares and methods currently exist that provide quick and easy tests interpretation by fitting theoretical and measured drawdown curves. However, misinterpreting a-priory groundwater concepts and not accounting correctly for such factors as skin-effect, well storage or partial penetration may result in hydraulic conductivity errors by several hundred precents. As illustrated by case studies from WA, both numerical and analytical models generally suffer from non-uniqueness that can be overcome by understanding a-priory groundwater concepts and implementing them appropriately into the interpretation algorithms.
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Dr. Suresh Babu IEWP @ Workshop on Water allocation, water economics and eflo...India-EU Water Partnership
Presentation by Dr. Babu, WWF India, during the Workshop on Water allocation, water economics and eflows in River Basin Management, 14-15 september 2016
Presentation hold during EIP Water Conference in Porto, as part of the Porto Water Innovation Week in Session 8a “Water and the circular economy, part 3 – cities and water”
Gis Based Analysis of Supply and Forecasting Piped Water Demand in Nairobiinventionjournals
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Priority of Water Supply Service for Community in Gresik City, East Java Prov...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
— Water supply is one of important aspect and a priority in urban planning. The fulfillment of a water supply necessity for Gresik City is still not optimized. Gresik City consists of 2 districts, namely Gresik District and Kebomas District. Based on ministerial regulation 14/2010, coverage of water supply service at Gresik City was classified as bad with water supply service rate less than 50%. Hence, for the sake of optimizing and equity of water supply service at Gresik City, the identification of water supply service ratio of Gresik City and community's perception of water supply service was needed. The research objective was to identify water supply service priority for community at Gresik City. The ratio analysis was done by calculation method based on water supply necessity and availability standard. While, the analysis of water supply service based on community's perception was done by descriptive statistical analysis. The results showed that the highest ratio of water supply service was on Kroman Sub-District and the lowest ratio of water supply service was on Tenggulunan Sub-District. Based on community's perception analysis, there are 93% of Gresik District residents and 75% of Kebomas District residents that haven't used PDAM (local water supply company) water supply service. Furthermore, water supply service wasn't optimized yet in term of water quality, quantity, continuity, so that the handling of water supply service was focused on sub-district with lowest water supply service ratio.
Presentation made at the WATEC confernce in Tel Aviv, Israel on 13-15 October 2015 by Aziza Akhmouch, Water Governance Initiative Project Manager, Regional Development Policy, OECD.
www.oecd.org/gov/regional-policy/watergovernanceprogramme.htm
Challenges faced by Asian cities
Constraints on choices for water supply
Comparison of water sources and losses for 10 cities in Asia
General trends of water supply
How Bangkok fits into these patterns
Open questions on strategies for water management
Urban Waters Forum 2023 - Water sustainability workshopbiometrust
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Wastewater management at Pramuk Aqua Heights.pdfbiometrust
Detailed case study of excess STP treated water at Pramuk Aqua Heights being treated further to tertiary levels and sold to cooling towers and laundries.
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Rainwater harvesting at Rail Wheel Factory.pdfbiometrust
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This document attempts to understand the Halanayakanahalli Kere and the cascading lake system that it is part of, its current state and its effects on the environment.
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Case study - Deccan International School.pdfbiometrust
Deccan International School has successfully tackled its flooding issue by using recharge wells to send the excess water into the ground. This has also added the benefit of the revival of all its borewells, eliminating the use of tankers for the last 3 years.
This effort can be furthered by setting up rooftop rainwater harvesting for all its buildings. This will help reduce purification and pumping costs for the school and also help revive the open well for long-term water security. Revival of this large old well also has the added benefit of preserving our heritage artefacts. Since this is a school, this and the rest of the water management system could be great learning for the protection and optimal usage of our natural resources for its students.
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The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
3. Context
Urban groundwater
1. Averaged for 71 cities and towns, groundwater constitutes 48% of the share
in urban water supply (Narain, 2012).
2. Unaccounted water in urban areas exceeds 50% according to the CGWB’s
report on the groundwater scenario in 28 Indian cities (CGWB, 2011).
56 %
4. Here in Bengaluru!
Population as per 2011
Census
8.4 million
Population in 2015 11 million
Demand @ 135 LPCD (Liters
per capita per day)
1485 MLD (Million Litres a
day)
Quantity of water sourced
from Cauvery by BWSSB
1410 MLD
Leakages – 40% ~500 MLD
Groundwater to the
rescue!
~575 MLD
5. New borewells added each month- from 2009-2010
Source: Groundwater hydrology and groundwater quality in and around Bangalore city. A book by
Department of Mines and Geology, March 2011
Total 14.88% increase in borewells from Jan 2009-January 2010
7. TDS: values of >1000 mg/L:- SE
zone accounts for 33% followed by
NE zone and NW zone with 27.5%
and 25.54% respectively
Groundwater quality in Bangalore
Source: Groundwater hydrology and groundwater quality in and around Bangalore city. A book by
Department of Mines and Geology, March 2011
9. Citizen response
A private layout completely dependent
on groundwater demonstrates exemplary
self- regulation solutions from source
to sink
Rainbow Drive Layout
A heartening story of citizen driven
revival and stewardship of the
Kaikondrahalli Lake
Kaikondrahalli Lake
10. What we learn from these practices,
can we apply these at the aquifer level?
12. Hypothesis
Water literate
citizenry
Push them towards
self-regulation
Learnings for
governance
Citizens :
share the story of their wells
and their water with the city
Knowledge partners:
Collation, interpretation,
scenario building and
management responses
Virtual platform:
Visualisation &
communication platform
Conversation & dialogue
space
Citizens :
Conversations
Communication
Engagement with
Governance & Advocacy
Implement responses
13. Project area
Name of the watershed Yamalur sub- watershed
Number of microwatersheds 8
Total Area (sq. km) 33.81
Area under BBMP (sq.km) 23.55
Non BBMP area (sq.km) 10.26
Number of Lakes (known) 15
Number of open wells (identified) 22
Total Residential Population 123780
14. Data collection
• Well and borewell data – static water levels,
pumping and water quality
• Water demand/consumption data
• Waste water generation data
• Data on Waste water management
• Stories about water and wastewater
narratives from citizens
15. Types of Stakeholders Processes of engagement & nature of
participation
Contribution
RWAs, POAs individual households and
individual citizens
Contribution of data from their own
records, permission to install regular
monitoring devices, one time
measurements onsite. Engagement
through events / workshops. Creation of
“Citizen data Volunteers”
Data & stories about demand, supply,
wells/borewells & waste water
management
Skills such as documentation, video/photo
& communication design
Open source tools such as for data
collection & mobile apps
Schools & Educational institutions For creating awareness about sustainable
water management- through rainwater
harvesting, recharge well construction,
water quality awareness
Business campuses and their employees Sharing of the questionnaire for data
collection through emails and telephonic
discussion
Service providers (Borewell diggers,
camera inspection, tanker operators, etc)
One-on-one conversations, Events &
workshops
Data from their service records,
knowledge of what’s happening in the
region
Other researchers Knowledge partnering Research skills, other data and knowledge
Formal institutions (CGWB, BBMP, KSPCB,
etc.)
Creating a space for dialogue between
citizens and the institutions, direct
engagement for knowledge exchange
Secondary data, lake DPRs, knowledge
sharing
16. Software platform-www.groundwaters.in
• Close the feedback loop
• Communicate to citizens-good practices, implementation of
them, governing regulations and laws, contacts of various
service providers to enable implementation, etc.
• Provide a space for continued conversations for peer learning
17. Learnings and looking ahead
Hydrogeology and interpretation of data- demystifying the science
of groundwater in ways which citizenry finds useful is a challenge in
itself
18. Importance of peer to peer learning
Not all ‘governance institutions’ are
unwilling to listen- Citizen dialogue
with KSPCB
19. Challenges
• What happens if this region gets access to
BWSSB supply?
• How do we engage with the disadvantaged
groups within this watershed?
• Change in leadership
Editor's Notes
Questions!
Groundwater surface water nexus
These practices are limited to their fence, their campus. However, does groundwater follow such boundaries? The answer is no! Groundwater which resides in the aquifers does not follow the boundaries in terms of the way we think. Therefore, the response for groundwater management has to be at the aquifer level. Previous studies have also shown that aquifer characteristics are very localized and change from region to region. So the best possible groundwater management response has to be at the aquifer scale. However, the point to note here is that, while developing the aquifer level response, we should not forget the micro scale responses and the citizen movements. We should integrate and learn from these responses and develop our understanding for applying at the larger scale.
And that is what the PAQM project is attempting to do.
Citizens are an integral part of the project not only as data points but also as important stakeholders and real drivers of the implementation of groundwater practices. The project thus hypothesizes that using the stories and data from the citizens and interpreting it through hydrogeology and communicating the results with the citizenry would help in equipping the community with groundwater knowledge. And citizens when aware of this information would lead towards self regulation. And just to clarify, by citizens I don’t only limit myself to residents of the apartments, layouts, etc. but also involve informal sectors, service providers, educational institutions, etc. This attempt of informing the citizenry would also have learnings for governance which can then be used for formulating a better/effective policy for state’s groundater response.
If any project has to sustain and to have a larger macro scale impact, the project has to work within the existing governance framework. Therefore, informing the governance institutions and sharing of the generated knowledge with them is again an integral part of the process. One such outcome so far has been a dialogue with KSPCB. And lastly, if the conversations are started amongst the peers which on one hand increases competition and on the other hand encourages the adoption of existing practices, can lead to better learning outcomes.
And finally I would like to end by saying that’ if citizen response or the citizen science and the hydrogeology and can co-create ‘actionable knowledge’ then that may lead to better outcome for managing the groundwater.
