This insightful book, based on the investigation results of a collaboration project between China and South Africa supported by NSFC and NRF, offers a detailed exploration of the impacts of agricultural activities on groundwater quality. It provides an in-depth understanding of the hydrogeochemical characteristics of groundwater, the assessment of groundwater quality, and the intricacies of groundwater pollution. The book further delves into the effects of land use and land cover changes on groundwater pollution, presenting a comprehensive overview of human activities and their impacts on water resources. The book also presents a meticulous health risk assessment of groundwater contaminants, providing valuable insights for a range of readers, from public health officials to environmental scientists and policymakers. It outlines robust strategies for groundwater quality protection and management. The discussion on the hydrochemical evolution of groundwater contributes to a more holistic understanding of groundwater systems. This book is an essential resource for researchers, students, professionals in environmental science, hydrology, water resource management, policymakers, and public health officials. Its blend of theoretical knowledge and practical solutions serves as a guide for those aiming to protect and improve groundwater quality in the face of agricultural activities and climate change.
Chapter 1 Introduction.
Chapter 2 Study area.
Chapter 3
Hydrogeochemical characteristics of groundwater.
Chapter 4 Groundwater
quality and groundwater pollution identification.
Chapter 5 Changes in land
use/land cover.
Chapter 6 Impacts of land use/land cover changes on
groundwater quality.
Chapter 7 Health risk assessment of groundwater
contaminants.
Chapter 8 Groundwater quality protection and management.
Prof. Peiyue Li is a full professor in the field of hydrogeology and environmental sciences at Changan University, China. He serves as the Vice Dean of School of Water and Environment at this university. He holds a Ph.D. in Groundwater Science and Engineering (2014), and has wide experience in groundwater quality assessment, hydrogeochemistry, and groundwater modeling. He has edited and co-edited 11 textbooks and academic monographs, and published over 210 articles in refereed journals on topics that range from groundwater quality assessment and groundwater hydrochemistry to groundwater pumping tests and in situ tracer tests. He at present serves as Associate Editors for Exposure and Health, Mine Water and the Environment, Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, Applied Water Science, Water Practice and Technology, and Discover Water. He is also book series editors for Springer Hydrogeology,Cave and Karst Systems of the World, Advances in Karst Science. He has been awarded one of the most highly cited researchers by Clarivate, Elsevier, and other organizations.
Prof. Vetrimurugan Elumalai is an established Hydrogeologist expertise in contaminant hydrology and groundwater modelling. He is excelling as an established researcher and mentor and Head of the Department of Hydrology, University of Zululand, South Africa. He is South African National Chair of Hydrology (SARChI-Tier 1). His project experience covers groundwater resource investigation and development, groundwater characterization, contaminant hydrogeology and urban development, surface water groundwater interactions, remote sensing, and GIS application in Water Resource Management. He has published about 80 research papers in reputed journals and edited two books. He is registered scientist with SACNASP. He is a life member of International Association of Hydrological Science, International Association of Hydrogeologists, International Association of Hydrological Sciences and Geological Survey of South Africa.
