Operational Unit
Groundwater Contamination & Aquifer Depletion Research Unit
Geological & Earth Sciences
Unit Mandate
Mission & Operational Scope
Investigates groundwater contamination pathways and aquifer depletion dynamics to support the Foundation's water security programs, providing hydrogeological intelligence for remediation planning and sustainable groundwater management.
Doctrine
UNESCO International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre Standards · EPA Groundwater Monitoring Guidelines
Core Capabilities
Operational Capabilities
Aquifer characterization via pumping tests and geophysical surveys
Groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling
Groundwater level monitoring network design and operation
Contaminant source identification and plume delineation
Managed aquifer recharge feasibility assessment
Transboundary aquifer governance and sustainability analysis
Division V
Geological & Earth Sciences