Assessment of the intrinsic vulnerability of the Arenas Algaba aquifer as a source of water supply to Trinidad
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water supply, aquifer, maps, vulnerabilityAbstract
The city of Trinidad and the Ancón Peninsula are important tourist destinations in Sancti Spíritus province, but they face a water supply deficit due to the growth of their resident and seasonal populations. This situation necessitated the identification of new sources, such as alluvial or coastal aquifers. This article aimed to determine the intrinsic vulnerability of the alluvial aquifer in the .Arenas Algaba.area to natural processes that can degrade water quality. ArcGIS 10.2 software and the DRASTIC method were used to zone the risk areas and project a safe and rational exploitation of this water source. The results were presented using thematic maps, which allowed for the determination of the aquifer’s natural characteristics and its degree of vulnerability to contaminants.
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