Università Roma Tre

1) Basic concepts on the uses and the protection of the groundwater resources
Water cycle, differences between groundwater reserves and resources, different uses of groundwater, groundwater quality and quantity protection
2) Hydrogeological budget.
Components of the hydrogeological budget and the methods for the measurement of the main hydrological parameters (rainfall, temperature, evapotranspiration, discharge..)
3) Basic concepts on geology.
Types and composition of rocks, Rocks cycle with information about the plate tectonic, igneous and volcanic rocks, sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks
4) Hydrogeology
Physical parameters of the rocks in relationship with the groundwater (porosity and permeability); distinction between aquifer, aquiclude and aquitard; recharge of an aquifer; groundwater circulation in a phreatic or in a confined aquifer; description of the meaning and the types of springs
5) Hydrogeochemistry
Water – rocks interaction and the effects on the chemical characteristics of groundwater; groundwater types, information about groundwater sampling methods
6) Main regional aquifers in Central Italy: description of the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of these aquifers according to different geological features (carbonate, volcanic, alluvial and coastal aquifers)
7) Groundwater resources for human consumption.
Drinking use (aqueduct water and mineral waters), irrigation use; chemical requirements of the water for human consumption according to the national laws,
8) Main laws concerning the management and the protection of the groundwater

Pietro Celico ELEMENTI DI IDROGEOLOGIA LIGUORI Ed. (2003)