Developing an integrated implementation framework for Managed Aquifer Recharge solutions to facilitate the protection of Central European water resources endangered by climate change and user conflict (DEEPWATER-CE)

In Central Europe groundwater is the dominant drinking water source. However, due to the impacts of climate change negative effects on availabilities of groundwater resources are observed. Main reasons for these effects is the alteration in rainfall intensity and frequency leading to an increased variation in the discharge of rivers, extended periods of drought and short intense rainfalls. 

In the DEEPWATER-CE project seven partners are working together to build a joint water resource management strategy for Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) solutions. They will focus on the retention of excess water from rainfall and surface water that can be used to recharge groundwater. The recharged water can then be harvested at times of need and used for drinking or irrigation. The project includes four pilot sites to investigate the potential of MAR in Central Europe.