Research on salinisation processes in the Netherlands (NHI)
The so-called Netherlands Hydrological modelling Instrument (NHI) includes a module |
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to take into account fresh and saline groundwater in the coastal zone. This paper informs |
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you about this NHI fresh-saline groundwater module, which assesses on a national scale |
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the impact of stresses such as sea level rise, land subsidence, increasing groundwater |
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extraction and changes in natural groundwater recharge on groundwater in the Dutch |
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coastal zone. Modelling results show that the water system significantly becomes more |
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saline these coming 50-100 years, and that water courses need to be flushed more |
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intensively if water boards want to maintain the water quality in the surface water system. |
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This module is ready to play a role in assessing the effectiveness of mitigation and |
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adaptation strategies to make our water system climate proof. |
Poster: Netherlands Hydrological modelling Instrument: fresh and saline groundwater in the Dutch coastal zone
More information: Jarno Verkaik, Joost Delsman or Gualbert Oude Essink