2.1 Main Learning Outcomes

By the end of this book, you should have a better understanding of:

• water availability in Southern Africa based on rainfall patterns;
• groundwater resources of Southern Africa (their importance, occurrence and association with geological units);
• factors that influence natural recharge in Southern Africa;
• the main drivers of groundwater exploration and Managed Aquifer Recharge in the region; and,
• the different MAR techniques employed in Southern Africa, how they work and their applicability.