Multilateral Working Group on Water Resources
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Entry from Directory of Selected Jordanian Water-related Publications
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| TITLE: | Investigation of the Sandstone Aquifers of East Jordan, The Hydrogeology of the Southern Desert of Jordan (Technical Report No. 1) |
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| AUTHORS: | J. W. Lloyd |
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| PAGES: | 169 |
| PUBLICATION DATE: | 1969 |
| LANGUAGE OF PUBLICATION: | English |
| ABSTRACT: | This report described the geology, hydrology and hydrogeology of an area of approximately 8,000 square kilometers in the Southern Desert of Jordan. Two groundwater areas have been defined. The most important was the Qa Disi Groundwater Area which extends through the central and eastern parts of the region. The second was the Upper Wadi Yutm Groundwater Basin which is in the western part of the study area. The flow dynamics in the principal aquifer of the two areas were described in detail and those of the Qa Disi Groundwater Area were simulated by a digital model. Time- drawdown forecasts were made for production pumping at various rates. The report included a design for the first phase of groundwater extraction. The purpose of this study was to determine where groundwater can be economically exploited and to estimate the rate of recharge and the safe yield of the extraction area. It had also been necessary to prepare a quantitative analysis in order to ascertain the feasibility of mining the groundwater and predict the length of time that this can be effectively exploited under prescribed economic conditions. In order to acquire the necessary data for the study, a hydrometeorological network had been established in the area, and exploratory and test production wells have been drilled. Pump-tests have been carried out to obtain information on aquifer characteristics and flow-net analysis was employed to provide estimates of the quantity of groundwater available in the area. Certain detailed geological studies have been made, particularly in regard to the effect of structure on groundwater movement and well yield. Hydrochemical studies provided information on water quality. |
| ADDRESSES FROM WHICH THE REPORT CAN BE OBTAINED: | Water Authority of Jordan / The Library Natural Resources Authority (NRA) Amman - Jordan United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Shmeisani Amman - Jordan Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) |
| AVAILABILITY OF REPORT: | Available |
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