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FUNDAMENTALS OF GROUNDWATER
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FUNDAMENTALS OF GROUNDWATER MODELLING

Husam Baalousha

Hawkes Bay Regional Council, Private Bag 6006, Napier, New Zealand

Abstract
Groundwater Modelling is an efficient tool for groundwater management and
remediation. Models are a simplification of reality to investigate certain phenomena or to
predict future behaviour. The challenge is to simplify reality in a way that does not adversely
influence the accuracy and ability of the model output to meet the intended objectives.
Despite their efficiency, models can be complicated and produce wrong results if they are
not properly designed and interpreted. Regardless of the type of model being used, similar
sequences should be followed in modelling. To help selecting the proper model, modelling
objectives should be clear and well identified.
If the conceptual model is not properly designed, all modelling processes will be a waste
of time and effort. To build a proper conceptual model, hydrogeological data should be
sufficient and reliable. Calibration and verification are the last steps in modelling before
writing the final model report.
This chapter discusses the stepwise methodology of groundwater modelling with
explanation of each step. It contains a brief description of different types of models and
different types of solutions. In addition, special difficulties and common mistakes in
modelling have been discussed.

1.0. Introduction
Groundwater modelling is a way to represent a system in another form to investigate the
response of the system under certain conditions, or to predict the behaviour of the system in
the future.
Groundwater modelling is a powerful tool for water resources management,
groundwater protection and remediation. Decision makers use models to predict the
behaviour of a groundwater system prior to implementation of a project or to implement
a remediation

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