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Groundwater in the Nile Delta

  • Sheds new light on the challenges related to Egypt's groundwater, which represents the second largest freshwater resource after the river Nile
  • Presents a comprehensive review
  • Appeals to environmental managers, scientists and policymakers

Part of the book series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry (HEC, volume 73)

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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
  2. An Overview of Groundwater Resources in Nile Delta Aquifer

    • Abdelazim M. Negm, Sameh Sakr, Ismail Abd-Elaty, Hany F. Abd-Elhamid
    Pages 3-44
  3. Use of Groundwater in Nile Alluvial Soils and Their Fringes

    • Nader Noureldeen Mohamed
    Pages 107-140
  4. Groundwater and Agriculture in the Nile Delta

    • M. A. Mahmoud
    Pages 141-157
  5. Sedimentological Characteristics of the Quaternary Groundwater Aquifer, Northwestern Nile Delta, Egypt

    • Abdelmonem T. Abdelhameed, Zenhom E. Salem, Osman M. Osman
    Pages 161-186
  6. Hydrogeophysical Characteristics of the Central Nile Delta Aquifer

    • Zenhom E. Salem, Abdelazim M. Negm, Abdelaziz Nahrawy
    Pages 187-209
  7. Salinization and Origin of the Coastal Shallow Groundwater Aquifer, Northwestern Nile Delta, Egypt

    • Abbas M. Sharaky, Adel S. El Hassanein, Samir A. Atta, Karema M. A. Khallaf
    Pages 275-306
  8. Soil Aquifer Treatment System Design Equation for Organic Micropollutant Removal

    • Ahmed M. Abdel Sattar, Hossein Bonakdari, Abdelazim Negm, Bahram Gharabaghi, Mohamed Elhakeem
    Pages 307-326
  9. Investigation of Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Aquifers

    • Ismail Abd-Elaty, Hany F. Abd-Elhamid, Abdelazim M. Negm
    Pages 329-353
  10. Control of Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Aquifers

    • Hany F. Abd-Elhamid, Ismail Abd-Elaty, Abdelazim M. Negm
    Pages 355-384
  11. Groundwater Potential in the New Valley South West of the Nile Delta in Egypt

    • Abeer M. M. Soliman, Mostafa M. Solimsn
    Pages 585-621
  12. Hydrogeochemistry and Quality Assessment of Groundwater Under Some Central Nile Delta Villages, Egypt

    • Zenhom E. Salem, Gamal Elsaiedy, Abdelaziz ElNahrawy
    Pages 625-645

About this book

This unique volume offers an up-to-date overview of all the main aspects of groundwater in the Nile Delta and its fringes, as well as latest research findings. The themes covered include:

·       Nile Delta aquifer formation and its characteristics

·       The use of the groundwater in the Nile Delta and its implications

·       Sedimentology and hydrogeophysical characteristics

·       Groundwater investigations and aquifer characterization using current direct resistivity and induced polarization

·       Groundwater contamination and degradation

·       Saltwater intrusion and its control

·       Delineation of groundwater flow and seawater intrusion using various techniques, including one-dimensional subsurfacetemperature profiles, geoelectrical resistivity, and integrated subsurface thermal regime and hydrogeochemical data

·       Modeling of groundwater and of saltwater intrusion in the Nile Delta aquifer

·       Excessive pumping and groundwater quality assessment for irrigation and drinking purposes

·       Groundwater management for sustainability in the Nile Delta.

The volume appeals to postgraduate students, researchers, scientists, professionals, decision makers and planners.


Editors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt

    Abdelazim M. Negm

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eBook USD 349.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
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  • Own it forever
Hardcover Book USD 449.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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