Abstract
Successful management of groundwater resources depends on the available resource and degree of groundwater fluctuations. Fluctuation of groundwater-level is associated with both anthropogenic activities such as over pumping, and natural processes, primarily through reduction in recharge. It is difficult to identify the causes of fluctuations only by observing short-term water-level records. Therefore, the long-term groundwater-level records in the Johannesburg region were thoroughly analysed along with the results from the cumulative rainfall departure (CRD) method in order to understand the causes for the groundwater-level fluctuations in the mining region of Johannesburg. The CRD results confirmed that during wetter conditions, groundwater- levels become shallower. In the absence of correlation of groundwater-level variation with rainfall, groundwater abstraction was assumed as a possible cause for groundwater-level fluctuations.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
