Articles | Volume 24, issue 3
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-24-1189-2020
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-24-1189-2020
Research article
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12 Mar 2020
Research article |  | 12 Mar 2020

On the conceptual complexity of non-point source management: impact of spatial variability

Christopher Vincent Henri, Thomas Harter, and Efstathios Diamantopoulos

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Stochastic Assessment for Non-Point Source Contamination of Heterogeneous Aquifer: Codes, and Instructions for Inputs and Outputs C. V. Henri https://github.com/chrishenri/NPS_stochastic_assessement

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Short summary
Non-point source contaminations of aquifers are complex to model, predict and manage. This study uses numerical and stochastic methods to address the importance of key sources of spatial variability. We show that heterogeneity in recharge and contaminant loading does not significantly impact management metrics and could be simplified. Also, homogenizing physical properties has more impact on predictions, but can provide useful information on concentration statistics in a regional analysis.