Table 4 The recharging and discharging process of the 1st strategy.

From: Infiltration capacity and salinization dynamics of the ishaqi aquifer with sustainable groundwater desalination strategies in central Iraq

Pumping rate

\({Q}_{o}={Q}_{i}, {m}^{3}/s\)

Initial concentration, (Mg/L)

Required concentration, (Mg/L)

Time for recharging and pumping rates, days (year)

1

1

4,200

500

8,800 (24.1 years)

2

2

4,620 (12.6 years)

3

3

3,140 (8.6 years)

4

4

2,360 (6.46 years)

5

5

1,780 (4.87 years)