The Environmental Atlas of Abu Dhabi Emirate

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Ra's al-Khaimah

G ROUNDWATER T ABLE OF S HALLOW A QUIFER ( ABOVE MSL)

Umm al-Qaiwain

A r a b i a n G u l f

Groundwater in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is contained in consolidated or unconsolidated surficial deposit aquifers and bedrock/structural aquifers. Groundwater is used to meet about seventy-one per cent of the total water demand in the Emirate. Increased demand combined with extensive periods of little to no precipitation has resulted in low recharge rates and groundwater level declines. This

map shows the configuration of the water table in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The groundwater table ranges from just below the land surface (near sea level) along the coast to greater than 400 metres above mean sea level (MSL) in the regions around Al Ain. Regions of shallow depth to groundwater may represent areas of concern as they are more susceptible to salt water intrusion and contamination from pollutants.

Ajman

Sharjah

Qatar

Dubai

25°N

25°N

Mkasib

Qaffay

Abu Dhabi

Muhayyimat

25

Ghaghah

200

125

50

250

225

150

Musaffah

Bani Yas

Al Ain

Jebel Dhanna

300

100

Ruwais

Sila 'a

Tarif

350

24°N

24°N

25

Ghayathi

Habshan

50

Madinat Zayed

75

100

Bu Hasa

100

Oman

Groundwater Contours 5 m

100

25 m 50 m

Liwa

Groundwater Table (above MSL)

23°N

23°N

<5 m 50 m

100 m 150 m 200 m 250 m 300 m 350 m >400 m

Saudi Arabia

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20

40 Kilometres

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