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CGWA Guidelines Criteria on Saline Ground Water Abstraction in Areas Notified for Ground Water Regulation.

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Saltwater intrusion/siltation Groundwater Water abstraction Authorization/permit Water quality standards Freshwater pollution Monitoring Rainwater Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
These Criteria enter into force with effect from 5 April 2013.
Abstract

These guidelines/criteria establish that in Notified areas, withdrawal of saline water from deeper aquifers can be permitted subject to the following conditions: a) Saline water withdrawn shall not contaminate the freshwater aquifers while transporting or using; b) No brine or waste disposal should occur in that area; c) The withdrawal of saline water or pumping of the saline aquifer by industries/organisations, should not affect the freshwater aquifer, if any in the area (needing to be supported with an appropriate ground water model); d) Piezometers should be constructed and monitored regularly for piezometric level & quality, of the aquifer from which the saline water is pumped, as well as, the freshwater aquifers, if any; e) The data generated has to be submitted to the respective Regional Director of CGWB periodically; f) CGWA has right to withdraw the permission at any time without assigning any reason; g) Adequate Rain Water Harvesting/Artificial Recharge should be done as per directives of CGWA.

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Website
cgwb.gov.in