Innovative Artificial Ground Water Recharging using Canal Water as a Sustainable Techno-Economic Methodological Solution to Depleting Ground Water in Punjab State (India)

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2017 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 4 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2017

Authors : Gagandeep Singh Gill, Ankit Dhir, Maninder Singh

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V4I5P112

How to Cite?

Gagandeep Singh Gill, Ankit Dhir, Maninder Singh, "Innovative Artificial Ground Water Recharging using Canal Water as a Sustainable Techno-Economic Methodological Solution to Depleting Ground Water in Punjab State (India)," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 4,  no. 5, pp. 40-49, 2017. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V4I5P112

Abstract:

This study is primarily done to harness the potential of artificial ground water recharging schemes through canal waters. The capacity of the injection wells for various aquifer conditions is practically calculated after study of 30 such schemes installed for the purpose at various locations of the Punjab State. Based upon the results a recharging scheme has been proposed along the canals by application of such scheme to Sherpur block of Sangrur district of Punjab State. The scheme is not only technically feasible but give immense economic benefits with benefit cost ratio of more than 12. This scheme will provide a sustainable and practical solution to fast depleting ground water in Punjab state. Apart from this the scheme generates other social benefits of the sustainable development of the area as a whole.

Keywords:

Artificial Ground Water recharging, Distributary, Minor, Injection Wells, Aquifer, Filtration Chamber, Reference Distance (RD), Hectare Metre, Agricultural Potential generation, Benefit Cost ratio.

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