Queen's University Belfast | Groundwater Management

Groundwater Management

The third key theme in EERC is groundwater management. Sub-surface water flows are an important part of the hydrological cycle and can have a significant effect on both ground stability and the dispersal of pollutants. Climate change and, in particular, more intense rainfall and the resulting surface and sub-surface flows can affect the stability of both natural and man-made geotechnical structures. Pollutants from land fill sites can migrate into water courses and excessive pumping from aquifers near coastlines can result in salt water pollution. Natural rock formations can cause pollution of water supplies and the group has received many awards for its novel work on arsenic removal from water supplies through the world. A range of projects is available in the key areas of groundwater and geotechnical research being undertaken by the group.