@article{fdi:010093516,
  title = {{M}apping and assessing groundwater quality in {B}ourgogne-{F}ranche-{C}omt{\'e} ({F}rance) : toward optimized monitoring and management of groundwater resource},
  author = {{B}ousouis, {A}. and {A}yach, {M}. and {E}l {J}arjini, {Y}. and {M}ohsine, {I}. and {R}avung, {L}. and {C}hakiri, {S}. and {B}ouabdli, {A}. and {V}alles, {V}. and {B}arbi{\'e}ro, {L}aurent},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{T}o optimize the management of groundwater resources in the {B}ourgogne-{F}ranche-{C}omt{\'e} ({BFC}, {F}rance) region, data from the {S}ize-{E}aux database were cross-referenced with the {F}rench {R}eference {F}ramework for {G}roundwater {B}odies ({GWB}). {T}he information contained in this dataset was synthesized using {P}rincipal {C}omponent {A}nalysis ({PCA}), followed by {A}gglomerative {H}ierarchical {C}lustering ({AHC}) of {GWB}s based on their average coordinates along the main factorial axes. {T}he results reveal 11 distinct {GWB} groups, each internally homogeneous in terms of chemical composition and ongoing processes responsible for intra-group variability. {T}he distribution of the groups aligns with the region's structural geology, lithology, and agricultural activity patterns. {L}ivestock farming areas, prone to fecal contamination, and cereal-growing areas, characterized by high nitrate concentrations, stand out distinctly. {F}urthermore, the analysis of {GWB} groups highlights regional processes such as denitrification, confirming the existence of spatial structuring of these mechanisms beyond local specificities. {T}he major physicochemical and bacteriological zones show strong contrasts between groups while maintaining significant internal homogeneity. {D}espite the region's vast size and diversity, spanning three major watersheds, further subdivision was not necessary to obtain applicable results. {T}hese findings confirm observations made in other regions and pave the way for an optimized monitoring and surveillance strategy.},
  keywords = {groundwater resource ; groundwater bodies ; chemical composition ; bacteriological composition ; {B}ourgogne-{F}ranche-{C}omt{\'e} r{\'e}gion ; {F}rance ; {FRANCE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{W}ater},
  volume = {17},
  numero = {9},
  pages = {1396 [20 p.]},
  year = {2025},
  DOI = {10.3390/w17091396},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010093516},
}