Groundwater Data Collection and Interpretation
Techniques, Analysis, and Applications
04- 08 August 2025
Sandton Centre, Johannesburg South Africa
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R19, 999.00 Per Delegate
Course overview
Groundwater is a critical component of the earth’s freshwater resources and plays an essential role in agriculture, drinking water supply, and industrial use. Effective management and sustainable use of groundwater resources require accurate data collection, proper interpretation, and informed decision-making. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the techniques used in groundwater data collection, the tools and methods for analysis, and real-world applications for effective groundwater management.
Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of hydrogeological survey methods, groundwater monitoring, sampling protocols, data analysis, and modeling. The course bridges the gap between field practices and analytical tools, empowering professionals to make informed decisions for water resource management and policy development.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the fundamentals of groundwater hydrology and aquifer systems.
• Identify and apply various groundwater data collection techniques, including field equipment and monitoring networks.
• Design and implement groundwater sampling and testing protocols.
• Analyze groundwater data using statistical, graphical, and modeling tools.
• Interpret groundwater flow, quality, and contamination patterns.
• Apply GIS and remote sensing in groundwater studies.
• Evaluate and apply data for groundwater resource assessment, planning, and management.
• Understand regulatory and policy implications in groundwater monitoring and data reporting.
Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for:
• Hydrogeologists and Geologists
• Water Resource Engineers
• Environmental Scientists and Engineers
• Government and Regulatory Agency Staff
• Water Utility and Sanitation Managers
• Groundwater Consultants and Researchers
• Academics and Graduate Students in Environmental/Geological Sciences
• NGOs and International Agencies involved in Water Resource Management
• Land-use Planners and Agricultural Officers
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Groundwater Hydrology
• Basic concepts and importance of groundwater
• Aquifers: types, properties, and dynamics
• Groundwater recharge, discharge, and balance
• Water cycle interaction with groundwater
Module 2: Groundwater Data Collection Techniques
• Groundwater exploration methods
• Monitoring well design and installation
• Groundwater level measurement techniques
• Groundwater sampling protocols and equipment
• Common field instruments (e.g., water level meters, data loggers, EC/TDS meters)
Module 3: Groundwater Quality Monitoring
• Physicochemical and biological parameters
• Laboratory analysis vs. field testing
• Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures
• Temporal and spatial data collection strategies
Module 4: Data Management and Analysis
• Data validation and pre-processing
• Statistical analysis of groundwater data
• Time series analysis of groundwater levels
• Graphical presentation (hydrographs, Piper diagrams, etc.)
Module 5: Groundwater Modeling and Interpretation
• Conceptual models of groundwater flow
• Introduction to groundwater modeling tools (MODFLOW, Visual MODFLOW, etc.)
• Contaminant transport and fate modeling
• Interpretation of model results for decision-making
Module 6: GIS and Remote Sensing in Groundwater Studies
• Integrating spatial data with groundwater datasets
• Mapping aquifers and recharge zones using GIS
• Use of remote sensing in groundwater potential assessment
Module 7: Applications and Case Studies
• Groundwater resource assessment and planning
• Case studies on over-abstraction and contamination
• Drought management and recharge augmentation
• Community-based groundwater monitoring
Module 8: Regulatory Framework and Reporting
• National and international policies on groundwater management
• Legal and institutional framework for data collection
• Reporting standards and stakeholder communication
End of the workshop
IN HOUSE AND ONLINE TRAINING
While both In-House and Online training can present with cost-effectiveness and time-efficacy, there are some very specific differences between in-house courses and those based online.
The demand for additional courses by individuals or groups of people is increasing. Still, it depends entirely on the preferences of a person what type of training he or she wants to receive. Online courses and in-house training carry some similarities but they are considered to exhibit some very pivotal differences too. Despite that, both types of learning can be really beneficial for attendees.
For Registration and other Training arrangements,
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SOUTH AFRICA : +27 11 057 6001
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info@bmktraining.co.za / www.bmktraining.com
