(e) Recharging aquifer means an aquifer that receives a non negligible amount of contemporary water recharge

(f) Non recharging aquifer means an aquifer that receives a negligible amount of contemporary water recharge.

The water in a recharging aquifer is a renewable resource and the water in a non recharging aquifer is a non renewable resource.

The water above the saturated zone in the aquifer, like the water outside the aquifer, is in the form of vapour and cannot be extracted.

They are encouraged to establish a development plan for such aquifer or aquifer system, taking into account the agreed lifespan of such aquifer or aquifer system as well as future needs of and alternative water sources for the aquifer States.

The water contained in a recharging aquifer is a renewable resource.

Aquifer means a subsurface water bearing geologic formation from which significant quantities of water may be extracted.

Aquifer Natural water bearing geological formation found below the surface of the earth.

They shall also ensure adequate quality and sufficient quantity of discharge water to protect and preserve outside ecosystems dependent on the aquifer or aquifer system.

b. The injection of water that is polluted or would otherwise degrade an aquifer

Such arrangement may be entered into with respect to an entire aquifer or aquifer system or any part thereof or a particular project, programme or use except insofar as the arrangement adversely affects, to a significant extent, the use by one or more other aquifer States of the water in that aquifer or aquifer system, without their express consent.

Furthermore, the definition is limited to the water contained in the saturated zone of the aquifer since only that water is extractable.

If we impose a strict rule of sustainable utilization and limit the amount of extraction of water to that of the current water recharge, it would in reality deny aquifer States the right to utilize the valuable water resource, accumulated over the years, in the aquifer.

(b) With respect to a non recharging transboundary aquifer or aquifer system, shall aim to maximize the long term benefits derived from the use of the water contained therein.

In this case, the principle of sustainable utilization does not apply since any extraction of water in such an aquifer depletes the resource and in the end destroys the aquifer.

Effective management links land and water uses across the whole of a catchment area or groundwater aquifer.

It would be important to develop water legislation and regulations to manage competing water demands at the river basin, catchment, aquifer and local levels.

(c) The population dependent on the aquifer or aquifer system in each aquifer State

Aquifer States shall protect and preserve ecosystems within a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system.

(d) The effects of the utilization of the aquifer or aquifer system in one aquifer State on other aquifer States concerned

(c) Transboundary aquifer or transboundary aquifer system means, respectively, an aquifer or aquifer system, parts of which are situated in different States

(a) With respect to a recharging transboundary aquifer or aquifer system, shall take into account the sustainability of such aquifer or aquifer system and shall not impair the utilization and functions of such aquifer or aquifer system

(a) Aquifer means a permeable water bearing geological formation underlain by a less permeable layer and the water contained in the saturated zone of the formation

Aquifer States shall agree on harmonized standards and methodology for monitoring a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system.

(a) The natural condition of the aquifer or aquifer system

For the purpose of managing a particular transboundary aquifer or aquifer system, aquifer States in whose territories such an aquifer or aquifer system is located are encouraged to enter into a bilateral or regional arrangement among themselves.

Aquifer States shall, in undertaking other activities in their territories that have or are likely to have an impact on a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system, take all appropriate measures to prevent the causing of significant harm through that aquifer or aquifer system to other aquifer States.

Aquifer States shall, in utilizing a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system in their territories, take all appropriate measures to prevent the causing of significant harm to other aquifer States.

Aquifer States shall, in their respective territories, utilize a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system in a reasonable manner and, in particular

(e) The existing and potential utilization of the aquifer or aquifer system

52. Israel controls the principal aquifer under the West Bank as well as most of the water sources supplying Palestinians in Gaza.

Aquifer States shall identify recharge zones of a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system and, within these zones, shall take special measures to minimize detrimental impacts on the recharge process and also take all measures to prevent pollutants from entering the aquifer or aquifer system.

Aquifer States shall, individually and, where appropriate, jointly, prevent, reduce and control the pollution of a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system that may cause significant harm to other aquifer States or to their environment.

Aquifer States shall, individually and, where appropriate, jointly, prevent, reduce and control the pollution of a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system that may cause significant harm to other aquifer States or to their environment.

It is conceivable that an aquifer State could pollute a transboundary aquifer but not cause significant harm to other aquifer States or their environment.

Aquifer States shall, in their respective territories, utilize a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system in a manner such that the benefits to be derived from such utilization shall accrue equitably to the aquifer States concerned.

The conceptual model provides information on the characteristics of the aquifer and its functioning. It includes a thorough hydrogeological evaluation of the various types of geological materials present in the aquifer. It also includes the illustration of the aquifer and its regional flow, the formulation of the water balance, the identification of recharge and discharge data, and the determination of the aquifer boundaries and its permeability and storage.

(d) Aquifer State means a State Party to the present Convention in whose territory any part of a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system is situated

Even if a domestic aquifer or aquifer system is linked to an international watercourse in the territory of a State where such an aquifer or aquifer system is located, it would fall outside the scope of the draft convention.

In most cases, the quantity of contemporary water recharge into an aquifer constitutes only a fraction of the main body of water therein, which has been kept there for hundreds and thousands of years.

b. Developing aquifer vulnerability maps

Paragraph 1 calls upon aquifer States to cooperate among themselves to enter into bilateral or regional arrangements for the purpose of managing a particular transboundary aquifer or aquifer system.

Aquifer States shall identify discharge zones of a transboundary aquifer or aquifer system and, within these zones, shall take special measures to minimize detrimental impacts on the discharge process.

(ii) Article 10, paragraph 1 of the Arrangement on the Protection, Utilization and Recharge of the Franco Swiss Genevese Aquifer, 1977, Forecasts Reserved water volumes

Pursuant to article 8, aquifer States shall, on a regular basis, exchange readily available data and information on the condition of the transboundary aquifer or aquifer system, in particular that of a geological, hydrogeological, hydrological, meteorological and ecological nature and related to the hydrochemistry of the aquifer or aquifer system, as well as related forecasts.