Modelling stream-aquifer interactions: A case study of environmental risk assessment for a proposed groundwater abstraction scheme in northeast Scotland

Mengfang Chen*, Chris Soulsby

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Abstract

The Lower Old Red Sandstones in northeast Scotland form an aquifer suitable for groundwater development. A groundwater abstraction scheme was proposed for augmenting water supplies to local villages. A production borehole was drilled into the sandstones which has a design yield of 2420 m3 day-1. However, the scheme was abandoned because of concerns that the abstraction would reduce flows in a nearby stream which is important for salmonids. This study demonstrates the potential value of using a stream-aquifer numerical model (MODFLOW) in an environmental risk assessment for the scheme. Results indicate that the proposed abstraction would not cause streamflows to fall to a level where flow compensation will be needed to maintain salmonid habitats.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainability of water resources under increasing uncertainty
Subtitle of host publicationproceedings of an international symposium Symposium S1
PublisherInternational Association of Hydrological Sciences
Pages427-435
Number of pages9
Volume240
ISBN (Print)0-901502-05-8
Publication statusPublished - 30 Dec 1997
EventFifth IAHS Scientific Assembly - Symposiums S1, S4 and S5 - Rabat, Morocco
Duration: 23 Apr 19973 May 1997

Publication series

NameIAHS-AISH Publication
Number240
ISSN (Print)0144-7815

Conference

ConferenceFifth IAHS Scientific Assembly - Symposiums S1, S4 and S5
Country/TerritoryMorocco
CityRabat
Period23/04/973/05/97

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