How much water can be captured from flood flows to store in depleted aquifers for mitigating floods and droughts? A case study from Texas, US
Author: Yang & Scanlon, The University of Texas at Austin (2019)
Geography: Southern U.S.
Level of Detail: Case study, Quantitative benefits
Availability: Publicly Available
Water Management Strategies: Flood Control, Groundwater Management, Groundwater recharge, Groundwater storage, Infiltration basins, Retention basins, Spreading basins
Specific Benefits or Trade-offs: Flooding, Peak flood volume, Supply augmentation, Total flood volume, Water Supply
How much water can be captured from flood flows to store in depleted aquifers for mitigating floods and droughts? A case study from Texas, US presents a case study of the opportunity to capture high magnitude flows from 10 major rivers discharging to the Gulf of Mexico and storage potential in nearby depleted aquifers. This modeling study explores managed aquifer recharge with flood flows as an approach to reducing flooding and addressing water supply challenges during droughts.