REPORT ON BESÒS GW MODELLING

This report presents the development and application of a comprehensive groundwater modelling framework for the Besòs aquifer system (Barcelona, Spain), integrating geological, hydrological, and hydrogeological data to simulate groundwater flow and contaminant transport. The study highlights the com...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Jurado, D., Coscia, Franco, Vázquez-Suñé, Enric, Thaysen, E.
Tipo de recurso: otro
Fecha de publicación:2026
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:dnet:digitalcsic_::8c11b62020d7e710d29c3a088ef39d59
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/430215
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Groundwater hydrology
Contaminants
http://metadata.un.org/sdg/6
http://metadata.un.org/sdg/17
http://metadata.un.org/sdg/12
http://metadata.un.org/sdg/11
http://metadata.un.org/sdg/3
http://metadata.un.org/sdg/9
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
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Sumario:This report presents the development and application of a comprehensive groundwater modelling framework for the Besòs aquifer system (Barcelona, Spain), integrating geological, hydrological, and hydrogeological data to simulate groundwater flow and contaminant transport. The study highlights the complex structure of the aquifer system, the impact of urbanization and historical groundwater exploitation, and key challenges such as pollution from multiple sources and saline intrusion. A three- dimensional numerical model was implemented to analyse the temporal evolution of piezometric levels and water quality, demonstrating its capability to reproduce observed trends and support sustainable groundwater management strategies. The results provide valuable insights into the dynamics of urban aquifers and the effectiveness of potential mitigation measures.