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From Surface to Subsurface: Evaluating Wetlands as Groundwater Recharge and Filtration Systems

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Wetlands play a vital role in groundwater recharge and filtration, yet their mechanisms remain poorly understood in the context of subsurface hydrology. This review synthesizes the current body of research, focusing on the physical, chemical, and biological processes that enable wetlands to serve as effective groundwater recharge systems. We explore various methodologies such as hydrological monitoring, vadose zone characterization, hydrochemical and isotopic analysis, and numerical modelling to assess the contribution of wetlands to groundwater systems. Additionally, we identify research gaps and propose future directions for wetland hydrology, emphasizing the need for a holistic, systems-based approach to groundwater management.

Source: Natural Sciences and Applied Technology

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15677246

Authors: Poyra, Sankhadip, Abdaly, Sheikh Arief

Institutions: Jawaharlal Nehru University, Institute of Natural Sciences and Applied Technology

Language: English

Topic: Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry

Subfield: Geochemistry and Petrology

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W6930795112

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