Global Inventory of Artificial Recharge

Wells, shafts and boreholes

In most cases, wells and boreholes are designed to withdraw groundwater from an aquifer. However, these structures can also be used to recharge the groundwater, a concept that is becoming increasingly popular throughout the world. There are two main types of groundwater recharge through wells, which can be distinguished by the depth of the aquifer that is being recharged.

 

 
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