Definition
An assessment describing the status quo of groundwater related issues within a study area.
Description
An assessment of the status groundwater related issues within a study area. Typical issues to be taken into account include:
- Defining the resource
- Resource yield
- Resource quality
- Use of the resource
A situation assessment is part of a reconnaissance study at desktop level. A situation assessment in pre-feasibility and feasibility studies usually includes data collection.
Why is a situation assessment important?
A situation assessment summarises all available information and resources for use in further groundwater related investigations within the study area.
