Groundwater - surface water interaction at the catchment scale - case studies in the Meuse basin

in Davis, G. B.; Johntson, C. D.; Trefry, M. G. (Eds.) Groundwater Quality 2007 Securing Groundwater Quality in Urban and Industrial Environments (2007)

Etude exploratoire relative à la datation des eaux souterraines en Région wallonne à l’aide du Tritium. Application aux nappes de Hesbaye, du Pays de Herve, Hoyoux-Néblon et du Tournaisis

Report (2006)

Description of hydrogeological conditions in the Geer sub-catchment and synthesis of available data for groundwater modelling

Report (2006)

In the framework of Workpackage R3 Meuse, the Hydrogeology Group of the University of Liège (HGULg) will develop a groundwater flow and transport model for the Geer sub-catchment (tributary of the Meuse ... [plus ▼]

In the framework of Workpackage R3 Meuse, the Hydrogeology Group of the University of Liège (HGULg) will develop a groundwater flow and transport model for the Geer sub-catchment (tributary of the Meuse). This model will be used for collaborations HYDRO H1 and TREND T2. The deliverable describes the hydrogeological conditions prevailing in the sub-catchment and provides a synthesis of available data for groundwater and transport modelling. [moins ▲]

Developing tools for managing hydrogeological data in a semi-arid region: the case study of Oulmès (Morocco)

in GIRE3D: International Congress on Integrated Water Resources management and Challenges of the Sustainable Development (2006)

Data and information required by hydrogeological studies are various and complex such as geology, topography, climate, hydrological and hydrogeological raw or pre-processed data. All these data need to be ... [plus ▼]

Data and information required by hydrogeological studies are various and complex such as geology, topography, climate, hydrological and hydrogeological raw or pre-processed data. All these data need to be managed, and this can be done in a structured database. A (GIS-managed) hydrogeological database has been developed previously by the Hydrogeology Group of the University of Liège (Gogu et al., 2001) in order to capture, store, edit, query, update and display geographically referenced hydrogeological data. The development of this geo-relational database was constrained by a maximum storage of data with a minimum data redundancy, reduction of storage memory capacity and optimum ‘retrievability’ of information for further analysis. In recent years, the use of Geographical Information System (GIS) has grown rapidly in groundwater management and research. GIS is now widely used to create digital geographic databases, to manipulate and prepare data as input for various model parameters, and to display model output. Coupling GIS with this hydrogeological database provides a powerful tool. This GIS-managed hydrogeological database has been also developed for vulnerability-assessment techniques and numerical modelling for groundwater flow and contaminant transport studies. As well as linking between database and GIS, the design of coupling database with process-based numerical models was also performed. This methodology has been applied, in a semi-arid region: the "Oulmès plateau" located in the Mid-Atlas (Morocco). This study has led to a detailed hydrogeological map at the scale of 1/25000. First, data were collected from existing databases, studies and maps as well as through new field measurements. These data came from numerous and various sources and in different formats (paper or digital diagrams, images, spreadsheets…). After validation, it has been encoded in the hydrogeological database. Because data are geo-referenced, it can be easily represented on the map within GIS-software. The hydrogeological map displays several layers of information as topography, hydrogeological units, hydrographic network, wells, piezometers, isoline of piezometric heads. [moins ▲]

Identification of groundwater quality trends in a chalky aquifer threatened by intensive agriculture

in Stauffer, Fr.; Dassargues, Alain (Eds.) Quantitative Geology from Multiple Sources: S10 Use of multiple sources in conditioning/calibrating groundwater flow and transport models (2006)

Diffuse groundwater contamination related to agricultural practices is a worldwide environmental problem, particularly the continuous increase in nitrate concentrations. As a response to this threat, the ... [plus ▼]

Diffuse groundwater contamination related to agricultural practices is a worldwide environmental problem, particularly the continuous increase in nitrate concentrations. As a response to this threat, the European Union has adopted directives requiring that Member States take measures to reduce agricultural nitrate sources and stating that a “good” status of groundwater is required for all EU members. In order to achieve the environmental objectives for groundwater, the identification and reversal of any significant upward trend in the pollutant concentrations are required. Conclusions are drawn about the evolution of groundwater contamination by nitrates in the following decades with respect to the EU Water directive prescriptions. Measures have to be urgently taken in order to avoid major degradation of groundwater in 10 to 70 years. However, a good groundwater quality status cannot be expected for the 2015 EU Water Framework Directive (WFD). [moins ▲]

Schéma directeur intégré pour la préservation de la qualité de l’eau et la valorisation écologique des lacs de l’Eau d’Heure dans le cadre du développement touristique et économique du site

Report (2005)

Schéma directeur intégré pour la préservation de la qualité de l’eau et la valorisation écologique des lacs de l’Eau d’Heure dans le cadre du développement touristique et économique du site Les barrages ... [plus ▼]

Schéma directeur intégré pour la préservation de la qualité de l’eau et la valorisation écologique des lacs de l’Eau d’Heure dans le cadre du développement touristique et économique du site Les barrages de l'Eau d'Heure (cinq plans d’eau, dont deux principaux liés à la construction des deux grands barrages de la Plate Taille et de l'Eau d'Heure) ont comme but principal de soutenir le débit d’étiage de la Sambre, tout en contribuant à réduire les effets des pollutions urbaines et industrielles résiduelles et à soutenir le débit du canal Charleroi-Bruxelles. Outre ces fonctions, le complexe "Eau d'Heure" représente un attrait touristique indéniable. Des infrastructures touristiques importantes ont été construites, elles constituent un risque pour la qualité de l'eau et de l'environnement. Le niveau de qualité de l'eau est préoccupant pour certains lacs ; aussi, dans l'esprit du « Phasing out » de l'objectif 1, il était urgent d'entreprendre des actions au niveau environnemental pour revaloriser le site des lacs de d'Eau d'Heure, aussi bien au niveau du potentiel touristique que de la qualité environnementale en tant que telle. Le "Schéma directeur intégré pour la préservation de la qualité de l'eau et la valorisation écologique des lacs de l'Eau d'Heure dans le cadre du développement touristique et économique du site" est un projet financé par la Région wallonne et par le fonds européen FEDER. Le programme s’est étalé sur trois ans de 2002 à 2004. Dans une première phase (2 ans), un bilan complet de la qualité des eaux a été dressé : niveau d’eutrophisation, bilan des apports d’eau par le bassin versant (ruissellement, écoulements souterrains ou nappes aquifères), bilan des apports de matières organiques et de nutriments en fonction des activités humaines (notamment agricoles). Le fonctionnement écologique de tout le système a aussi fait l’objet d’études détaillées. Le lien entre tous ces éléments, assuré par une modélisation mathématique, a permis de dégager des actions susceptibles de contrôler l’eutrophisation afin de restaurer les milieux naturels et les biocénoses. Durant la deuxième phase, des recommandations de gestion ont été formulées. Le projet était construit sur un partenariat entre IGRETEC et deux institutions universitaires (FUNDP-URBO/GIREA et ULg-Centre Environnement), en relation avec les communes, les administrations wallonnes (MET, DGRNE, DGATLP, Commissariat au Tourisme …) ainsi qu’avec les gestionnaires (MET, AGLEH). Une "Plaquette" est annexée à cette référence, cf. section 'Adjuvant". Elle a été réalisée par le GIREA (Verniers, G. et Leroy, P.) et le URBO (Sarmento, H.) de la FUNDP, et décrit en synthèse les tâches réalisées au cours de cette étude par l'ensemble des partenaires scientifiques. [moins ▲]

Large-scale groundwater flow and transport modeling: Methodology and application to the Meuse Basin – Belgium

in Bringing Groundwater Quality Research to the Watershed Scale - Proceedings of GQ2004 (2005)

To meet the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive, an integrated water management project named PIRENE was initiated by the Walloon Region of Belgium. A partner of this project, the ... [plus ▼]

To meet the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive, an integrated water management project named PIRENE was initiated by the Walloon Region of Belgium. A partner of this project, the Hydrogeology Group of the University of Liège, is in charge of the development of a physically based transient groundwater flow and transport model for the Walloon part of the Meuse Basin (approximately 17 000 km2). To face the problems associated with this large-scale model, a general approach has been developed that combines a hydrogeological database and GIS systems to manage data. Techniques of spatial discretization have been applied that optimize the number of unknowns. For modelling groundwater flow and transport on a large scale, a new numerical approach called the Hybrid Finite Element Mixing Cell (HFEMC) has been implemented in the 3-D simulator SUFT3D. [moins ▲]

Synthesis of data availability for the river Meuse and the aquifer located in the alluvial plain in the Walloon Meuse catchment region

Report (2004)

During the three first months of the AQUATERRA project, the Group of Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology from the University of Liège (HGULg) has performed a general inventory of data sources and ... [plus ▼]

During the three first months of the AQUATERRA project, the Group of Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology from the University of Liège (HGULg) has performed a general inventory of data sources and availability for the Walloon part of the Meuse basin in Belgium. This deliverable provides the information in the form of a summary table that gives a general description of data types, accessibility (public or confidential, free or charged…) and, if existing, a website with further useful information. In this synthesis, emphasis is put on hydrogeological information. However, general information on surface water is also provided when available. In the following months, needed data will be collected for the Meuse/Basin experimental sites in the Walloon region. Collected datasets will be introduced into the Hydrogeological Database HYGES developed by HGULg. This database is presently updated for the needs of the AQUATERRA Project. This synthesis will be further updated when new information and data sources are available. [moins ▲]

Etude hydrogéologique préliminaire des captages de Modave de la Compagnie Intercommunale Bruxelloise des eaux

Report (2003)

Development of a database linked to a GIS for coupling with groundwater modelling tools

in Iu (Ed.) Computational Methods in Engineering and Science (2003)

Groundwater analysis strongly depends on the availability of large volumes of high-quality data. Putting all data in a coherent and logical structure supported by a computing environment helps ensure ... [plus ▼]

Groundwater analysis strongly depends on the availability of large volumes of high-quality data. Putting all data in a coherent and logical structure supported by a computing environment helps ensure validity and availability and provides a powerful tool for hydrogeological studies. A hydrogeological Geographical Information System (GIS) database that offers facilities for hydrogeological modeling has been designed in Belgium for the Walloon Region. Interest is growing in the potential for integrating GIS technology and groundwater simulation models. A “loose-coupling” tool was created between the spatial database scheme and the groundwater numerical model interface GMS© (Groundwater Modeling System). Following time and spatial queries, the hydrogeological data stored in the database can be easily used within different groundwater numerical models. [moins ▲]