Research on GIS-Based Groundwater Pollution Vulnerability Assessment in Chengting New District, China

Abstract:

Groundwater is an important component of water resources. Compared with surface water, groundwater has slower flow rate and lower capacity of diluting and self-purification. It is difficult to treat the groundwater pollution. Therefore, it is important to protect the groundwater from being polluted for planning and management of groundwater resources. It is considered as an effective method for decision makers and administrators to identify the high risk level of groundwater pollution through groundwater pollution vulnerability assessment. In this study, the most widely used DRASTIC model and GIS software were used to evaluate the groundwater vulnerability of Chengting new district in Shijiazhuang, china. The groundwater vulnerability grades of the study area were divided by the model. The research results could provide scientific basis for the new district planning and construction.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 518-523)
• Pages: 2762-2765
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.518-523.2762
• Online since: May 2012
• Authors: Li Ping Bai, Bin Gong, Xiao Li Gan, Yun Luo
• Keywords: GIS, Groundwater Pollution, Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment

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