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The Possible Recharge formula estimates the potential water recharge in hard rock areas with weathered or vesicular, jointed basalt formations. It calculates the gross recharge minus the natural recharge of the area, providing valuable insights for water resource management.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The formula accounts for the relationship between water level fluctuations, watershed area, and gross water draft to estimate potential recharge in specific geological formations.
Details: Accurate recharge estimation is crucial for sustainable water resource management, groundwater planning, and assessing water availability in hard rock areas with specific geological characteristics.
Tips: Enter water level fluctuation in meters, watershed area in square meters, and gross water draft in cubic meters per second. All values must be valid positive numbers.
Q1: What types of geological formations is this formula designed for?
A: This formula is specifically designed for hard rock areas with weathered or vesicular, jointed basalt formations.
Q2: How accurate is this recharge estimation method?
A: The formula provides a reasonable estimation for the specified geological conditions, but actual recharge may vary based on local hydrogeological factors.
Q3: What time period does the water level fluctuation represent?
A: Typically, water level fluctuation measurements are taken during monsoon season to capture the maximum variation.
Q4: Can this formula be used for other geological formations?
A: This formula is specifically calibrated for weathered or vesicular, jointed basalt areas and may not be accurate for other geological formations.
Q5: How often should recharge calculations be performed?
A: Regular annual calculations, particularly after monsoon seasons, provide the most useful data for water resource planning.