ҚАЗАҚСТАНДА СУ РЕСУРСТАРЫН ТҰРАҚТЫ БАСҚАРУ: СУЛЫ ҚАБАТТАРДЫ ҚАЛПЫНА КЕЛТІРУДІ БАСҚАРУ ӘЛЕУЕТІ

Раушан Аманжолова; Иса Рахметов; Жұлдызбек Оңласынов; Дана Саданова; Жанай Сағын

doi:10.37884/3-2025/36

Abstract

The purpose of the study: This study assesses the feasibility of applying Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) technologies for sustainable water resource management in Kazakhstan. Research methodology: The study employs spatial modeling, hydrogeological analysis, and experimental testing at pilot sites. Test water injections were conducted, groundwater monitoring was performed, and hydrogeological parameters of aquifers were analyzed. Filtration characteristics, transmissivity, and electrical conductivity of the aquifer were evaluated, along with the efficiency of groundwater recharge.

Research Findings: The study confirmed the potential of MAR as an effective tool for water balance regulation in Kazakhstan. Field trials revealed that managed aquifer recharge helps reduce water loss due to evaporation, improve water quality through natural filtration, and mitigate flood risks.

Scientific novelty: This is the first comprehensive assessment of MAR applicability in Kazakhstan in the context of sustainable water resource management. Groundwater recharge models were developed considering the climatic and hydrogeological characteristics of the region. The study demonstrates the possibility of integrating MAR into national water strategies.

Practical significance: Implementing MAR in Kazakhstan will help create strategic water reserves, enhance agricultural resilience to droughts, and minimize flood-related damage. The study provides a scientific basis for developing state programs on water resource management and integrating MAR into the agro-industrial sector.

Managed Aquifer Recharge Hydrogeology Sustainable Water Supply Groundwater Kazakhstan Climate Adaptation Water Resource Management.

01 Introduction

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02 References

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(1)SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN KAZAKHSTAN: THE POTENTIAL OF MANAGED AQUIFER RECHARGE. Izdenister natigeler 2025, No. 3 (107), 374-387. https://doi.org/10.37884/3-2025/36.

SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN KAZAKHSTAN: THE POTENTIAL OF MANAGED AQUIFER RECHARGE. (2025). Izdenister Natigeler, 3 (107), 374-387. https://doi.org/10.37884/3-2025/36

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[1]“SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN KAZAKHSTAN: THE POTENTIAL OF MANAGED AQUIFER RECHARGE”, Izdenister natigeler, no. 3 (107), pp. 374–387, Sep. 2025, doi: 10.37884/3-2025/36.

“SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN KAZAKHSTAN: THE POTENTIAL OF MANAGED AQUIFER RECHARGE”. Izdenister Natigeler, no. 3 (107), Sept. 2025, pp. 374-87, https://doi.org/10.37884/3-2025/36.

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1.SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN KAZAKHSTAN: THE POTENTIAL OF MANAGED AQUIFER RECHARGE. Izdenister natigeler. 2025;(3 (107):374-387. doi:10.37884/3-2025/36

[1] 1. Wu X., Shen Y. Climate change impacts on Central Asia’s water resources and adaptation strategies // Climate. – 2021. – Vol. 9, No. 3. – Article 45. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/cli9030045.

[2] 2. Sallwey J., Stefan C., Hammes V. Managed Aquifer Recharge in Central Asia: Potentials and Constraints // Journal of Water Resources Management. – 2024.

[3] 3. Makyzhanova A., Beketov M., Nurzhanov A. Assessment of Groundwater Utilization in Kazakhstan // Water and Environment Journal. – 2023. – Vol. 37, No. 2. – P. 134–142.

[4] 4. Schleiss A.J., De Cesare G., Hermann F. Sedimentation Problems in Reservoirs and Sustainable Solutions // International Journal of Sediment Research. – 2016. – Vol. 31, No. 3. – P. 262–272.

[5] 5. Zhao Q., Liu S., Deng L. Impact of Reservoir Construction on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services // Ecological Engineering. – 2019. – Vol. 132. – P. 98–106.

[6] 6. Akhmetshin E.M., Kovalenko E.V. Socio-economic Consequences of Water Infrastructure Development in Kazakhstan // Economics and Society. – 2019. – No. 4(52). – P. 74–85.

[7] 7. Zare F., Kalantari Z. Climate Change and Water Management: The Need for Adaptive Systems // Environmental Management and Sustainable Development. – 2018. – Vol. 7, No. 1. – P. 55–71.

[8] 8. Sallwey J., Stefan C., Tannert A. Efficiency of MAR Systems in Arid Regions: Case Studies from Australia // Water. – 2019. – Vol. 11, No. 6. – P. 1189.

[9] 9. Adar E.M., Nejidat A., Yakirevich A. Wastewater Reuse and MAR in Israel: An Integrated Approach // Water Science and Technology. – 2012. – Vol. 66, No. 10. – P. 2125–2132.

[10] 10. Sprenger C., Grützmacher G., Greskowiak J. MAR Practices in Spain: An Overview of Applications and Performance // Hydrogeology Journal. – 2017. – Vol. 25, No. 4. – P. 1105–1118.

[11] 11. California Department of Water Resources. Flood-MAR: Using Flood Water for Managed Aquifer Recharge to Support Sustainable Water Resources. – Sacramento, CA: CDWR, 2018.

[12] 12. Dillon P., Pavelic P., Page D., Beringen H., Ward J. Managed Aquifer Recharge: An Introduction. – Paris: UNESCO & CSIRO Publishing, 2019.

[13] 13. Amanzholova R., Sarsekova D., Stefan C., Sagin J., King R., Timur E. TVET IT technologies support for the water resources, agro forest shelterbelts sustainability // 2024 IEEE 4th International Conference on Smart Information Systems and Technologies (SIST), Astana, Kazakhstan, 2024. – P. 239–244. – DOI: 10.1109/SIST61555.2024.10629634.

[14] 14. Hydrology Studio. Routing Through Detention Ponds. – URL: https://learn.hydrologystudio.com/hydrology-studio/knowledge-base/routing-through-detention-ponds (дата обращения: [01.04.2025]).