A new computer algorithm that can "fill in" underground water levels in areas where quality data is not available could lead to improved models of groundwater flow in regions where pumping and aquifer ...

A zone of nitrogen-contaminated groundwater associated with a barnyard was studied to determine the quantity of inorganic nitrogen reaching the groundwater from the barnyard. From piezometric ...

The aridity index is an invaluable tool used for estimating how dry (or how humid) a location is based on the precipitation and evapotranspiration occurring in the area. It is useful for predicting ...

Researchers have found that ponds created by beaver dams raised downstream groundwater levels in the Colorado River valley, keeping soil water levels high and providing moisture to plants in the ...

Farmers near Meeker, in northwestern Colorado, have been diverting water from the White River to flood their fields for irrigation for more than 100 years.

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Groundwater accounts for around 30 per cent of the ...

Contractors for Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) say groundwater assessments at three more coal plants show ash ponds are not threatening private wells. Contractors for Duke Energy have completed groundwater ...

North Carolina’s environmental agency cited Duke Energy on Wednesday for coal ash contamination of groundwater at its Asheville power plant. The notice of violation, which could lead to state fines, ...