A methodology to identify vulnerable transboundary aquifer hotspots for multi-scale groundwater management

Thirty-eight aquifer units are shared between Malawi and its neighbouring countries. It is essential to prioritize those transboundary aquifers that require immediate attention. A methodology of identifying hotspots in the transboundary aquifers of Malawi that may be at risk of depletion or contamin...

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Published in:Water international 2020-11, Vol.45 (7-8), p.865-883
Main Authors: Fraser, Christina M., Kalin, Robert M., Kanjaye, Modesta, Uka, Zione
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aquifer
Aquifer management
Aquifers
Contamination
Depletion
Groundwater
Groundwater management
Hot spots
hotspots
International cooperation
Malawi
management
Methods
Transboundary
Transboundary waters
Water resources management
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Summary:Thirty-eight aquifer units are shared between Malawi and its neighbouring countries. It is essential to prioritize those transboundary aquifers that require immediate attention. A methodology of identifying hotspots in the transboundary aquifers of Malawi that may be at risk of depletion or contamination has been developed. There are 11 local-scale and three national-scale hotspots of transboundary concern in Malawi. Fiscal and planning measures can now be taken to assess these areas in more detail, fostering transboundary cooperation between stakeholders at both local and national scales.
ISSN:0250-8060
1941-1707
DOI:10.1080/02508060.2020.1832747