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Publication Date
10-31-2023
Keywords
Recharge, porosity, permeability
Contributor
Mitchell, Evelynn J. (Editor); Edwards Aquifer Authority
Description
A fundamental ecosystem service of soil is its capacity to initiate and regulate the storage of groundwater. Soil has the capability to store, transport and filter water through percolation and infiltration. The sustainability of water resources, considering both quantity and quality, is directly influenced by soil. Understanding the effects of soil on water transportation is important when trying to quantify how much water the soil retains, and how much water moves into. This is why assessments of soil porosity and permeability play a crucial role in identifying regions with favorable water retention capabilities around the Edwards aquifer region. This information is invaluable and can aid in enhancing permeability with the goal of improving infiltration rates.
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Hydrogeology
Format
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Lab report
Size or Duration
19 pages
City
San Antonio, Texas
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Recommended Citation
Alva, Gina; De La Cruz, Jullia; Sepulveda, Fernando Jaime; Merkelz, Jakob; Moreno, Fernanda; Rodriguez, Adrian; and St. Mary's University, "Porosity and Permeability Analysis of Treated and Untreated Soils at the Edwards Aquifer Authority Field Research Park: Report for the Edwards Aquifer Authority" (2023). Hydrogeology . 1.
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