Browsing Masters Degrees (Institute for Groundwater Studies (IGS)) by Title
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The feasibility of numerical models in LNAPL related ground-water studies
(University of the Free State, 2010-11-25)English: Groundwater contamination as a result of Light Non Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) releases into the subsurface is a widespread occurrence across South Africa which threatens current and future water resources within ... -
A feasibility study of in-situ iron removal in the atlantis primary aquifer, Western Cape province, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2014-06)English: The sustainability of many wellfield is threatened due to elevated iron (Fe2+) and manganese (MN2+) concentrations in groundwater. Their presence causes aesthetic and potability problems but the greatest concern ... -
Flow characteristics of groundwater systems: an investigation of hydraulic parameters
(University of the Free State, 2011-05)The Institute for Groundwater Studies (IGS) undertook a groundwater surface water interaction project under the funding of Water Research Commission starting July 2010. The Modder River was identified as an appropriate ... -
Fracture characterisation of Karoo aquifers
(University of the Free State, 2014-05-27)English: Fractures are mechanical ruptures in rocks, form by stress (lithostatic, tectonic, and thermal stresses and high fluid pressures) concentrations around flaws, heterogeneities, and physical discontinuities at a ... -
A geohydrological assessment of arsenic as a contaminant in the Jagersfontein area and remediation options
(University of the Free State, 2012-12)English: This thesis aims at geohydrologically assess arsenic in the Jagersfontein area and hence proposing remediation option. The field procedure carried out involved hydrocensus and sampling where samples were collected ... -
Geohydrological characteristics of the Msikaba, Dwyka and Ecca groups in the Lisikisiki area, Eastern Cape
(University of the Free State, 2007-11)English: The study focused on the three major geological units, namely the Natal Group Sandstone (NGS or also called Msikaba Sandstone), the Dwyka Formation and the Ecca Group and was aimed at investigation the geohydrological ... -
A geohydrological situation analysis for the construction of a groundwater management plan for the Sasolburg industrial and mining area
(University of the Free State, 1999-12)English: The Department of Water Affairs in South Africa has recently moved towards the management of regions on a catchment and subcatchment scale. The Taaibos and Leeu Spruit catchments were identified as catchments ... -
Ground water dependence of ecological sites located in the Table Mountain group
(University of the Free State, 2010-11)Abstract not available -
The groundwater flow regime of the Kombat Aquifer, Namibia
(University of the Free State, 2009-11-27)The Kombat Aquifer, as investigated in this study, comprises the dolomite of the upper and lower Otavi Group, encompassing a radius of about 10 km around Kombat Mine. Groundwater flow controls, structural influence, and ... -
Groundwater modelling of a phytoremediation area in South Eastern Brazil
(University of the Free State, 2007-05)Abstract not available -
Groundwater monitoring guidelines for the coal industry
(University of the Free State, 2011-10)Abstract not available -
Groundwater resource assessment for town water supply in Steynsrus in the Free State Province of South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2016-01)English: Groundwater resource assessment aims to obtain fundamental data and information needed to describe the hydraulic and chemical parameters in order to estimate the available groundwater resource which is suitable ... -
Groundwater resource assessment of the Waterberg coal reserves
(University of the Free State, 2011-11-18)English: The Waterberg coalfields represent the last area in South Africa, which contain large quantities of coal resources. According to Dreyer (pers. comm. 2009) the Waterberg coalfields contain nearly 50% of the ... -
Impact and risk assessment of chromium contaminated groundwater sites in saturated and unsaturated zones
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: A key challenge for chromium related activities, such as in ferrochromium industries, is the disposal of waste containing chromium slag or dust with hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). Various investigations have shown ... -
The impacts of fertilizer manufacturing on groundwater in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2010-11)English: As a result of the fertilizer industry’s rapid growth, and the increasing global awareness concerning environmental issues, fertilizer production facilities have come under growing pressure to comply with ever ... -
The influence of anthropogenic nitrate on groundwater quality in the Thaba Nchu area
(University of the Free State, 2012-11)Enrichment of nitrate in groundwater is a worldwide phenomenon, mostly resulting from anthropogenic activities in densely populated areas. The objective of this study was to analyse the groundwater quality in Thaba Nchu ... -
The influence of flooding on underground coal mines
(University of the Free State, 2011-11)English: The purpose of the study is to investigate the influence of flooding on underground coal mines. Two case studies were investigated the shallow underground Klibarchan coal mine and the deep underground Usutu mine. ... -
The influence of the irrigation on groundwater at the Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme
(University of the Free State, 2009-11-20)English: Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme is not only the largest in the country it is known as “The Food Basket”. In 1875, Mr Ford, a Government Surveyor got the idea that the Vaalharts area has irrigation scheme possibilities ... -
The influence of the irrigation on groundwater at the Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme
(University of the Free State, 2009)English: Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme is not only the largest in the country it is known as "The Food Basket". In 1875, Mr Ford, a Government Surveyor got the idea that the Vaalharts area has irrigation scheme possibilities ... -
Investigating the possibility of targeting major dolerite intrusives to supplement municipal water supply in Bloemfontein: a geophysical approach
(University of the Free State, 2017-02)The city of Bloemfontein is currently relying on surface water sources for its potable water supply. However, Bloemfontein is located in a semi-arid area, which means that the surface water resources are unreliable and ...