Chapter 6
Methods to Mitigate Subsidence Caused by Groundwater Withdrawal
Publication: Investigation of Land Subsidence due to Fluid Withdrawal
Abstract
Methods used to mitigate subsidence in subsidence-affected areas may be categorized as reduced groundwater withdrawal (conjunctive use, conservation, and regulation) and artificial aquifer recharge. The implementation of both methods is facilitated by the availability of local supplemental surface water or imported water supplies. The principal goal has been to manage the overall water supply and distribution so that the water levels in wells from the susceptible hydrogeologic units of the aquifer system, or systems, are maintained above critical thresholds. An approach is presented for retarding or arresting subsidence through repressuring of aquifer systems by artificial recharge directly through wells. Most problems with well recharge are related to clogging of the well and aquifer, and it is concluded that wells should be recharged with treated water to avoid the clogging problems.
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