The development of a groundwater management strategy is essential for the sustainable management of groundwater resources. This study describes the hydrogeology of the two main geological formations, which contain freshwater ...

Groundwater is a vital resource under threat in island communities. Karainagar, a 22km2 island, is one of seven islands off the coast of Jaffna in Northern Sri Lanka, with its population of just about 11,000 persons, ...

Kayts is one of several islands which lie off the western end of the Jaffna Peninsula in the northern- most part of Sri Lanka. A low salinity groundwater lens is the only promising source of fresh water on the island. The ...

In drier regions, accurate knowledge of groundwater recharge is important for the sustainable management of scare water resources. Thirunelvely in Jaffna Peninsula is an area where groundwater is being utilized for domestic, ...