Groundwater Exploitation

Abstract

In terms of groundwater quality and management, the exploitation and utilization of groundwater as drinking water requires fundamental knowledge in various areas of expertise that are important requirements for the establishment and operation of waterworks. In Germany the DVGW textbook on water supply (DVGW 1996a) and the rules and standards for groundwater exploration (DVGW 1996b) provide comprehensive basic information. Also, the DVWK “Groundwater Utilization” Expert Committee compiled basic information for the determination of the available potential yield (DVWK 1982a).