MODELING THE DYNAMICS OF GROUNDWATER IN APPLIED PROBLEMS

Problem statement. Forecasting and analyzing groundwater dynamics under anthropogenic impact on aquifers is a pressing issue. This task arises when designing drainage systems for flooded areas, designing water intakes from underground sources, the impact of waste disposal sites on the movement of groundwater, and water leakage from water supply and sewage systems. Anthropogenic impact can affect both groundwater (unconfined aquifers) and confined aquifers. Technogenic impact can occur through a system of wells, leakage of effluents from landfills, infiltration of precipitation, and irrational irrigation. Solving this type of problem requires the use of multifactorial filtration models. The purpose of the article. To conduct a comprehensive analysis of mathematical models in groundwater dynamics problems and to identify their advantages and disadvantages. Conclusions. The analysis showed that the modern approach to solving groundwater dynamics problems is to use multidimensional filtration equations that take into account changes in the groundwater level (or hydrodynamic pressure in the confined aquifer) over time. These modeling equations take into account water infiltration into underground horizons. The boundary conditions of the modeling filtration equations that ensure the correct formulation of the boundary problem are considered. It is shown that the formulation of specific groundwater dynamics problems (drainage, operation of water intake wells, etc.) is implemented in models by setting “internal” boundary conditions. Applied problems are analyzed where models of unconfined and confined groundwater flow can be used.