Studies of Influence of Lithological Composition of Overburden Rock on Colmation Process in Open-Type Infiltration Basins
Ismagulova A.Zh. Begentayev M.M. Tileuberdi N.
June 2025Engineered Science Publisher
ES Materials and Manufacturing
2025#28
The article presents a study on overburden deposit rock in Southeastern Kazakhstan, focusing on the lithological composition and water-physical properties of cover sediments in infiltration basins for artificial groundwater replenishment. Analysis at pit No. 5 revealed sediment layers affecting dynamic infiltration: the uppermost layer (0–0.5 m) consists of fine-grained, micaceous sand; sandy loams (0.5–1.4 m) exhibit good permeability; dark brown impermeable clays (1.4–1.7 m) act as a barrier; a second sandy loam (1.7–2.4 m) and medium-grained sands (2.4–2.8 m) provide high permeability; and mixed-grain sands (2.8 m and below) show minimal capillarity and emerging water-bearing properties at 3.5 m. These findings confirm that surface infiltration basins can effectively enhance groundwater reserves with minimal surface runoff. The studys practical significance lies in its scientific basis for designing and optimizing groundwater replenishment systems, allowing precise site selection and contributing to predictive models for assessing infiltration rates. Overall, the results strengthen water management practices in arid and semi-arid regions, demonstrating the suitability of these basins for artificial groundwater replenishment in Southeastern Kazakhstan.
Artificial replenishment of groundwater , Groundwater recharge , Hydro isobath , Infiltration basin , Lithological composition , Water management , Water recovery
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Institute of Hydrogeology and Geoecology LLP, Almaty, 050010, Kazakhstan
Institute of Geology and Petroleum Engineering, Department of Hydrogeology and Engineering, Almaty, 050000, Kazakhstan
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