HYDROLOGY AND HYDROGEOLOGY

The isotopic tool is a well-known practice in hydrogeology, especially in research studies associated with the characterization of surface and groundwater circulations. Stable isotopes (²H, ¹⁸O) in water molecule are sensitive tracers for the identification of elevation and recharge areas, same as radioactive isotopes (³H, ¹⁴C) which are useful formean residence time investigations. Moreover, isotope analysis of dissolved species represent a valid support in better understanding of the hydrogeological conceptual model.