New groundwater modeling method improves accuracy in predicting aquifer behavior.
Groundwater models predict aquifer behavior using input like hydraulic conductivity and storage coefficient. Traditional recharge info may not be enough due to changes in land use. A new method uses a map combining various factors to distribute recharge more accurately. Comparing models using traditional and new recharge methods shows they perform similarly, with errors under 5%. This proves the reliability of the model for aquifers with limited data and changing recharge patterns.