Abstract

GONZALEZ CABRERA, Nelson A.  and  PELAEZ GARCIA, Roberto. Joint use of surface and ground waters in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. RIHA [online]. 2013, vol.34, n.2, pp.50-61. ISSN 1680-0338.

As a result of INRH policy, related to evaluation, design and construction of infrastructure for water resources exploitation, a diversified development plan was elaborated. As a complement of the plan the joint use of waters is considered, consisting in the use of ground water for supplying population located in this area, distributed through water networks, and the capacity created on reservoirs being used for irrigation purposes. Nevertheless, during severe droughts, ground water is also used for irrigation among other uses. All these actions have contributed to diminish overexploitation of the South Aquifer, which provoked marine intrusion with damages to important sectors of it. Besides, they stopped the soil salinization process and provide good quality water for any purpose. This paper describes experiences of the authors on the subject.

Keywords : ground water; surface reservoir; drought; joint use of surface and ground waters.

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