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Modreck Gomo

The University of the Free State

Modreck Gomo is an Associated Professor in groundwater working at the Institute of Groundwater Studies, the University of the Free State in South Africa. His first degree was a BSc Honours in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Zimbabwe, followed by a BSc Honours in Geohydrology (2008), an MSc in Geohydrology (2009), and a Ph.D. in Geohydrology (2011) from the University of the Free State in South Africa. He has experience in a wide range of groundwater science and consultancy projects. He has contributed to various capacity-building projects on groundwater and transboundary aquifers in the SADC region. He has consistently published theoretical and experimental work on a variety of groundwater aspects with the main purpose of improving groundwater site characterization techniques of aquifer pumping tests, assessing hydrogeochemical processes, and their influence on groundwater quality. Modreck Gomo is serving as an Editorial board member for Sustainable Water Resources Management (SWAM) and Discover Water journals. Prof. Gomo has been a consistent reviewer in more than 10 internationally peer-reviewed journals with a focus on groundwater science since 2012. He is a registered professional natural scientist in the field of water resources with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).

1books edited

2chapters authored

Latest work with IntechOpen by Modreck Gomo

This book covers aspects of groundwater resource characterisation and management. The inherent heterogeneous and isotropic nature of aquifers coupled with the unpredictable effects of climate change calls for continuous improvement and understanding of hydrogeology site characterisation techniques in theory and application to better understand and manage groundwater. We believe that this book will be useful for various professionals involved in groundwater-related work to improve the theoretical and practical understanding of hydrogeology site characterisation techniques and groundwater resource management skills.

Groundwater

Groundwater

Edited by Modreck Gomo

Chapters authored

Riverine‐Based Aquifers and Riparian Exchange: A Conceptual Discussion

By Modreck Gomo and Joe Magner

This chapter presents a conceptual discussion of the aquifers that typically occur along river channels and the riparian exchange of water as influenced by valley and channel type and management. Definitions of alluvial and bedrock river channel, based on literature, are provided while highlighting their general attributes and exchange options. Conceptual aquifer models occurring along alluvial and bedrock river channels are then described and presented with respect to groundwater‐surface exchanges and solute fate and transport. There is theoretical reasoning to suggest that channel aquifers and concordant riparian zones can be conceptualized and classified based on valley type and the nature of the river channel hosting the aquifer. The information presented in the conceptual models can be used during desktop studies to strategically plan the optimal management for aquifer and riparian protection and restoration activities subject to anthropogenic risk. Riparian zone management is needed more so today, because basin land use in many parts of the world has advanced to the point of creating both water quantity and quality disequilibrium.

Part of the book: River Basin Management

Sustainability of Human, Plant, and Aquatic Life: A Theoretical Discussion from Recharge to Discharge

By Joe Magner and Modreck Gomo

Groundwater comprises about 1.7% of the earth’s total water and over 30% of the total freshwater supply. Is there enough groundwater to meet human, plant, and aquatic life needs? In many parts of the world, yes; however, with changing demographics and concordant land use and climate change, the distribution and availability of groundwater may not be sustainable. This chapter considers some of the current and past stressors of groundwater by using case examples from around the world. We explore hydrogeologic settings where anthropogenic activity has impaired or has the potential to impair human, plant, and aquatic life. Stressors include well pumping, mining, climate change, chemical use, water law/regulation, and manipulation of surface water. These examples serve to inform those concerned about sustainable management and offer insight into the links between groundwater, climate, and land use.

Part of the book: Groundwater

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