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oa Modeling the Groundwater Potential of Nadvirna District Using Analytical Hierarchy and GIS Methods
- Publisher: European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
- Source: Conference Proceedings, 17th International Conference Monitoring of Geological Processes and Ecological Condition of the Environment, Nov 2023, Volume 2023, p.1 - 4
Abstract
Groundwater is a crucial water source for many regions, including Nadvirna district in Ukraine’s Ivano-Frankivsk region. With rising tourist activity and potential surface water pollution, assessing sustainable groundwater availability is critical amid global climate change.
This study employs the Groundwater Potential Index (GWPI) method, integrating Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to enhance precision by considering various factors. Hydrological maps, encompassing drainage density, rainfall, land use, slope, soil type, geology, and linear relief density, are generated.
Results classify Nadvirna district into four zones: insufficient potential (0.166 sq. km), medium (71,915 sq. km), high (140,629 sq. km), and very high potential (0.554 sq. km). These findings signify generally favorable hydrogeological conditions and significant groundwater resources, with areas holding promise for groundwater.