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Characterization and Management Concerns of Water Resources Around Pallikaranai Marsh, South Chennai

Characterization and Management Concerns of Water Resources Around Pallikaranai Marsh, South Chennai
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Author(s): Avantika Bhaskar (Care Earth Trust, India), G. Babu Rao (Care Earth Trust, India)and Jayshree Vencatesan (Care Earth Trust, India)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 20
Source title: Environmental and Agricultural Informatics: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9621-9.ch070

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Abstract

Pallikaranai is one of the last remaining natural wetlands of Chennai. This marsh collects floodwater and increases groundwater levels in the region. The present study characterizes the water sources available around Pallikaranai Marsh. Groundwater was found to be the main source of water in the study area, extracted through domestic wells as well as commercially through a large number of agricultural wells. Direct surface water extraction from wetlands by private tankers was also observed in some areas. Acute water shortage and inefficient water supply by the government has led to thriving of tanker market in this area. Shrinking of the marsh and surrounding water bodies owing to construction, dumping of waste and encroachment accompanied by over-extraction of groundwater is driving this area towards extreme water crisis especially in event of climate change. Conservation of wetlands and evolving norms for sustainable water extraction of groundwater especially by commercial entities is recommended.

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