2014
DOI: 10.3390/w6123727
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Karst Aquifer Recharge: Comments on Somaratne, N. Characteristics of Point Recharge in Karst Aquifers. Water 2014, 6, 2782–2807

Abstract: Abstract:The article "Characteristics of Point Recharge in Karst Aquifers, Water 6: 2782-2807" by N. Somaratne evaluates various recharge estimation techniques applied to four limestone aquifers in South Australia. Somaratne [1] concludes that methods based on watertable fluctuations, groundwater modelling and water budgets are independent of recharge processes, and are therefore superior to the chloride mass balance (CMB) approach for karst aquifers. The current comment offers alternative interpretations from… Show more

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“…The simplistic conceptual model in Werner [2], appears "fit-for-purpose" for demonstrating the general application of the conventional CMB and 1-D unsaturated flow modelling, but is far removed from the reality of the basin. Werner [2] describes the conceptual model and well-mixed groundwater system in the QL aquifer without providing supporting evidence, although substantial lithological, hydrogeological, hydrochemical and salinity profile data are available. For reader convenience, this reply is sub-divided into two sections as in Werner [2]: (1) Uley South Recharge Processes; and (2) Uley South Recharge: Methods and Estimates.…”
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“…The simplistic conceptual model in Werner [2], appears "fit-for-purpose" for demonstrating the general application of the conventional CMB and 1-D unsaturated flow modelling, but is far removed from the reality of the basin. Werner [2] describes the conceptual model and well-mixed groundwater system in the QL aquifer without providing supporting evidence, although substantial lithological, hydrogeological, hydrochemical and salinity profile data are available. For reader convenience, this reply is sub-divided into two sections as in Werner [2]: (1) Uley South Recharge Processes; and (2) Uley South Recharge: Methods and Estimates.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The article of Werner [2], "Karst Aquifer Recharge: Comments on Characteristics of Point Recharge in Karst Aquifers", contains inappropriate over-simplifications of the hydrogeology and recharge processes in Uley South basin. Werner [2], using the conventional chloride mass balance method (CMB) and one-dimensional unsaturated flow modelling, arrives at distorted characteristics of the Uley South QL aquifer.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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