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Layers of rock, sand or gravel that can absorb water and allow it to flow. An aquifer acts as a groundwater reservoir when the underlying rock is impermeable. This may be tapped by wells for domestic, agricultural or industrial use. A serious environmental problem arises when the aquifer is contaminated by the seepage of sewage or toxins from waste dumps. If the groundwater in coastal areas is over-used salt water can seep into the aquifer. (Source: WRIGHT)

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Schmidt GA 1995. Report on geohydraulic investigations and groundwater modelling, Volume E1 - Kuiseb dune area.

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Geohydraulic investigations and groundwater modelling.pdf	910.63 KB

Lenz R, Grobbelaar H, Djama M 1995. Reports on hydrogeological and isotope hydrological investigations. Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe.

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Reports on hydrogeological and isotope hydrological investigations.pdf	203.97 KB

2004. Floodwater recharge of alluvial aquifers in dryland environments, Specific targeted research or innovation project, Annex 1 - "description of work".

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Floodwater recharge of alluvial aquifers in dryland environments.pdf	42.37 MB

Manning N, Seely M, Botes A 2002. Proceedings of the ELAK, Basin management workshop.

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Proceedings ELAK Basin Management Workshop.pdf	16.25 MB

Crerar S, Fry RG, Slater PM, van Langenhove G, Wheeler D 1988. An unexpected factor affecting recharge from ephemeral river flows in SWA/Namibia. Estimation of Natural groundwater recharge 11-28

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An unexpected factor affecting recharge from ephemeral river_1988.pdf	5.32 MB

Lück AH 1998. Möglichkeiten und Probleme der namibischen Wasserversorgung für Küstenstandorte zwischen Namibwüste und Benguelastrom. 18-29

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Moglichkeiten und Probleme der namibischen Wasserversorgung.pdf	7.66 MB

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 1997. An assessment of the potential environmental impacts of the proposed aquifer recharge scheme on the Khan River, Namibia.

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EIA for the Aquifer Recharge Scheme on the Khan River_CSIR_1997.pdf	13.57 MB

Simmonds ALE, Smalley TJ 2000. Kalahari aquifers in the Gam area of north-eastern Namibia. Communications of the Geological Survey of Namibia 12 469-474

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Kalahari aquifers in the Gam area of north_eastern Namibia.pdf	755.03 KB

Milzow C, Kgotlhang L, Kinzelbach W, Meier P, Bauer-Gottwein P 2009. The role of remote sensing in hydrological modelling of the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Journal of Environmental Management 90 (7) 2252-2260

Website link:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301479708000480

Mapani BS, Schreiber U 2008. Management of city aquifers from anthropogenic activities: Example of the Windhoek aquifer, Namibia. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C 33 (8-13) 674-686

Website link:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S147470650800140X

Heyns P 2008. Application of a basin management approach to groundwater utilization in the Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C 33 (8-13) 913-918

Website link:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S147470650800171X

Stone A 2012. Recharge investigations above the Stampriet Aquifer in semi-arid Namibia using geochemical methods and environmental tracers; sand, salt and water. Quaternary International 279-280 (16) 470-471

Website link:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1040618212026195

Mapani BS 2005. Groundwater and urbanisation, risks and mitigation: The case for the city of Windhoek, Namibia. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C 30 (11-16) 706-711

Website link:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1474706505000823

Benito G, Rohde R, Seely M, Kulls C, Dahan O, Enzel Y, Todd S, Botero B, Morin E, Grodek T, Roberts C 2010. Management of Alluvial Aquifers in Two Southern African Ephemeral Rivers: Implications for IWRM. Water Resources Management 24 (4) 641-667

Website link:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11269-009-9463-9

Grodek T, Benito G, Botero BA, Jacoby Y, Porat N, Haviv I, Cloete G, Enzel Y 2013. The last millennium largest floods in the hyperarid Kuiseb River basin, Namib Desert. Journal of Quaternary Science 28 (3) 258-270

Website link:http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jqs.2618/abstract;jsessionid=576A1E3F5C8CB0B02B9A2C7FD89A2B90.d01t02?deniedAccessCustomisedMessage=&userIsAuthenticated=false

Schwartz MO 2006. Numerical modelling of groundwater vulnerability: the example Namibia. Environmental Geology 50 (2) 237-249

Website link:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00254-006-0204-6?LI=true

2007. Floodwater recharge of alluvial aquifers in dryland environments (WADE).

Website link:https://www.cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/74305_en.html

SADC Hydrogeological Map and Atlas.

Website link:http://www.sadc-hgm.com/index.html

Thangarajan M, Linn F, Uhl V, Bakaya TB, Gabaake GG 1999. Modelling an inland delta aquifer system to evolve pre-development management schemes: A case study in upper Thamalakane River Valley. Southern Africa Enviromental Geology 38 (4) 285-295

Website link:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s002540050426

2002. 2.24 Types of aquifers and their overall productivity.

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Scott D, Iipinge KN, Mfune JKE, Muchadenyika D, Makuti OV, Ziervogel G 2018. The Story of Water in Windhoek: A Narrative Approach to Interpreting a Transdisciplinary Process. Water (10)

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The Story of Water in Windhoek-A narrative approach to interpreting a transdiscplinary process.pdf	397.05 KB

Himmelsbach T, Beyer M, Wallner M, Grünberg I, Houben G 2018. Deep, semi-fossil aquifers in southern Africa: A synthesis of hydrogeological investigations in northern Namibia. Climate change and adaptive land management in southern Africa - assessments, changes, challenges, and solutions 66-74

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Deep semi_fossil aquifers in southern Africa.pdf	3.64 MB

Fileccia A Correcting water level data for barometric pressure fluctuations: Theoretical approach and a case history for an unconfined karst aquifer (Otavi, Namibia). Scienza (126) 23-44

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Scienza Correcting water level data for barometric pressure fluctuations.pdf	10.71 MB

Davies J, Robins NS, Farr J, Sorensen J, Beetlestone P, Cobbing JE 2013. Identifying transboundary aquifers in need of international resource management in the Southern African Development Community region. Hydrogeology Journal (21) 321–330

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Identifying transboundary aquifers in need of international resource management in SADC region.pdf	566.44 KB

Masule NL 2019. Age dating of groundwater in perched aquifers Okongo area, Ohangwena region.

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Age dating of groundwater in perched aquifers Okongo area_Ohangwena region.pdf	3.45 MB

Grodek T, Morin E, Helman D, Lensky I, Dahan O, Seely M, Benito G, Enzel Y 2020. Eco-hydrology and geomorphology of the largest floods along the hyperarid Kuiseb River, Namibia. Journal of Hydrology 582

Website link:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022169419311850

Kuells C, Bittner A 2013. Strategic assessment of water resources for the Erongo Uranium Province.

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Strategic assessment of water resources for the Erongo Uranium Province.pdf	1.34 MB

Gieske A, Obakeng O 1997. Modelling outflow from the Jao/Boro River system in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Journal of Hydrology 193 214 - 239

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Modelling outflow from the Jao_Boro River system in the Okavango Delta.pdf	4.33 MB

Zeelie S 2002. OMDEL dam and recharge ponds to enhance recharge in the Namib Desert. Management of Aquifer Recharge for Sustainability 387-392

Website link:https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/omdel-dam-recharge-ponds-enhance-recharge-namib-desert-zeelie/e/10.1201/9781003078838-80

Matengu B, Xu Y, Tordiffe E 2019. Hydrogeological characteristics of the Omaruru Delta Aquifer System in Namibia. Hydrogeology Journal 27 857-883

Website link:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10040-018-1913-0

2003. Management of aquifer recharge and subsurface storage - Making better use of our largest reservoir.

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Management of aquifer recharge and subsurface storage_Making better use of our largest reservoir.pdf	3.44 MB

2016. Stampriet transboundary aquifer system assessment - Governance of groundwater resources in transboundary aquifers (GGRETA) - Phase 1.

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Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer System Assessment.pdf	8.86 MB

2015. Governance of Groundwater Resources in Transboundary Aquifers (GGRETA) project: Overview and results of the assesment phase (2013-2015).

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GGRETA Overview Brochure_English.pdf	1.35 MB

Miller RMcG, Carr R, van der Merwe B, Symons G, Murray R, Amputu M 2018. Some geological and geophysical aspects of the 2016/2017 drilling campaign in the Windhoek aquifer. Communications of the Geological Survey of Namibia 19 8-19

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Some geological and geophysical aspects of the 2016_2017 drilling campaign in the Windhoek aquifer.pdf	4.23 MB

Miller RMcG, Lohe C, Hasiotis ST, Quinger M, Muyamba R, Joseph R, Nguno A 2016. The Kalahari Group in the 400-m deep core borehole WW 203302, Northern Owambo Basin. Communications of the Geological Survey of Namibia 17 143-238

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The Kalahari Group in the 400 m deep core borehole WW 203302_Northern Owambo Basin.pdf	4.15 MB

Tredoux G, van der Merwe B, Peters I 2009. Artificial recharge of the Windhoek aquifer, Namibia: Water quality considerations. Boletín Geológico y Minero 120 (2) 269-278

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Artificial Recharge of the Windhoek Aquifer Tredoux et al 2009.pdf	1 MB

Mapani BS, Schreiber U, Kamona AF Management of City aquifers from anthropogenic activities, soil dynamics and challenges for the future: An example of the Windhoek aquifer, Namibia.

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Management of City aquifers from anthropogenic activities_soil dynamics and challenges for the future.pdf	1.22 MB

2010. Hydrogeological Mapping Procedures and Guidelines - SADC Hydrogeological Mapping Project.

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SADC Hydrogeological Mapping Procedures Standards and Guidelines 2010.pdf	2.62 MB

Shikangalah RN, Mapani BS 2021. Ephemeral river systems and their ecosystem provisions to the local populations: A review of the Huab and Ugab Rivers, Namibia. International Science and Technology Journal of Namibia (ISTJN) 14 46-62

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A review of the Huab and Ugab Rivers.pdf	509.43 KB

Urban Green 2022. 221125000453: Application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate for purpose of a permit for increased groundwater abstraction from the Stampriet artesian aquifer (Hardap Region).

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453_ESA_Increased groundwater abstraction from the Stampriet Artesian Aquifer_Hardap Region.pdf	2.25 MB
453_EMP_Increased groundwater abstraction from the Stampriet Artesian Aquifer_Hardap Region.pdf	723.35 KB
453_Comments EIA_Increased groundwater abstraction from the Stampriet Artesian Aquifer_Hardap Region.pdf	623.36 KB
453_ECC Application_Increased groundwater abstraction from the Stampriet Artesian Aquifer_Hardap Region.pdf	68.8 KB
453_Proof of Consultation_Increased groundwater abstraction from the Stampriet Artesian Aquifer_Hardap Region.pdf	6.21 MB
453_Map_Increased groundwater abstraction from the Stampriet Artesian Aquifer_Hardap Region.pdf	506.17 KB

Urban Green 2023. 230516001481: Application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate for purpose of a permit for increased groundwater abstraction from the Stampriet Artesian Aquifer (Hardap Region).

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1481_EMP_Permit for increased groundwater abstraction from the Stampriet Artesian Aquifer.pdf	819.05 KB
1481_MAWL Consent Letter_Permit for increased groundwater abstraction from the Stampriet Artesian Aquifer.pdf	723.3 KB
1481_ECC Application_Permit for increased groundwater abstraction from the Stampriet Artesian Aquifer.pdf	2.43 MB
1481_Map_Permit for increased groundwater abstraction from the Stampriet Artesian Aquifer.pdf	442.84 KB
1481_Screening Notice_Permit for increased groundwater abstraction from the Stampriet Artesian Aquifer.pdf	76.98 KB

Uugulu S, Wanke H 2020. Estimation of groundwater recharge in savannah aquifers along a precipitation gradient using chloride mass balance method and environmental isotopes, Namibia. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C 116

Website link:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1474706518301074#:~:text=The%20chloride%20mass%20balance%20%28CMB%29%20method%20and%20isotopic,%28450%20mm%2Fa%20precipitation%29%20and%20Kuzikus%2FEbenhaezer%20%28240%20mm%2Fa%20precipitation%29.

Kinoti I, Leblanc M, Lekula M, Tweedt S, Kenabatho PK, Olioso A, Lubczynski MW 2024. Hydrogeological conceptual model of Stampriet transboundary aquifer system in Southern Africa. Groundwater for Sustainable Development 26

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Hydrogeological conceptual model of Stampriet transboundary aquifer system in Southern Africa.pdf	1.09 MB

Hamutoko JT, Mapani BS, Ellmies R, Bittner A, Kuells C 2024. A fingerprinting method for the identification of uranium sources in alluvial aquifers: An example from the Khan and Swakop Rivers, Namibia. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C 72-75 34-42

Website link:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1474706514000527?via%3Dihub=

Abiye T, Shaduka I 2017. Radioactive seepage through groundwater flow from the Uranium Mines, Namibia. Hydrology 4

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Radioactive seepage through groundwater flow from the uranium mines_ Namibia.pdf	858.08 KB

Marx VL 2009. Impacts of upstream uses on the alluvial aquifer of the Swakop River, Namibia.

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Impacts of upstream uses on the alluvial aquifer of the Swakop River_2009.pdf	3.46 MB

van Wyk E, van Tonder GJ, Vermeulen D 2012. Characteristics of local groundwater recharge cycles in South African semi-arid hard rock terrains: Rainfall–groundwater interaction. Water S.A. 38 (5) 747-754

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Characteristics of local groundwater recharge cycles in South African semi_arid hard rock terrains.pdf	682.6 KB

Geyh MA, Ploethner D 1994. Groundwater isotope study in the Omaruru River delta aguifer, central Namib desert, Namibia. Application of tracers in Arid Zone Hydrology 232 163-170

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Groundwater isotope study in the Omaruru River_1994.pdf	467.26 KB

Rahaman MM, Varis O Integrated water resources management: evolution, prospects and future challenges. Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy 1 (1) 15-21

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Rahaman_Water Resources_2005.pdf	89.95 KB

Morin E, Grodek T, Dahan O, Benito G, Kulls C, Jacoby Y, van Langenhove G, Seely M, Enzel Y 2009. Flood routing and alluvial aquifer recharge along the ephemeral arid Kuiseb River, Namibia. Journal of Hydrology 368 (1 - 4) 262 - 275

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Flood routing and alluvial aquifer recharge_2009.pdf	1.83 MB