1. Dependable Database for Integrated Water Resources Management in INDIA
Building A
Dependable Database for
Integrated Water Resources Management in
INDIA
HIS

2. Consultancy Set-up
DHV-Delft Consultants, provide technical consultancy for implementing the HYDROLOGY PROJECT
The Consultancy team is composed of 30 specialists on long term basis and numerous short term specialists drawn from:
Hydrology
Geo-hydrology
Meteorology
Water Quality
Institutional Development
Equipment Specialist
Management Specialist
Data processing expert
Communications
Software Design & Development
H R D & Training
M I S

3. Overview of the presentation
Introduction to Hydrology Project-HP
Need for HIS
What is HIS
Objectives of HIS
Participating agencies in the programme
Implementation methodology
New technology introduced
Benefits from HIS
Scope for replication in other geographical areas
Presentation Team
J.G. Grijsen-Team Leader
K.A.S.Mani-Hydrogeologist

4. Hydrology Project-India
Hydrology Project (HP) is a World Bank funded project with technical assistance from the Government of The Netherlands
Implementation cost: US $122 million
Technical Consultancy: US $15 million
HP aims at the establishment of a Hydrological Information System (HIS) spread over nine states covering 1.7 m sq. kms.

5. Need for HIS
Efficient water resources management calls for hydrological data which is:
reliable
authentic
validated
easily accessible
regularly updated

6. What is HIS HIS includes the different activities related to
data collection
processing
storage
dissemination
of meteorological,
hydrological &
geo-hydrological components of the hydrologic cycle

7. HIS - What does it do
HIS enables regular update of the different components of the hydrologic cycle at the national, state and regional level
Makes available the organised data as information to the Hydrological Data User Group (HDUG) which includes policy formulators, planners, developers and the user community.
HIS provides critical input for major policy formulation, enhancing development options, improving technical solutions and sustainability of water resources.

8. Objectives of HIS
Collect reliable and spatially intensive data on SW/GW quantity and quality
Standardise procedures for various activities across all SW/GW agencies
Establish dedicated hydrological data processing software
Organise data in well-defined databases
Provide analytical and GIS tools for detailed interpretation
Transform data as useful information for user friendly internet based dissemination
Sustain the HIS through institutional strengthening & human resources development

9. HIS - Developmental process
Emerging technologies in the field of software development, data base management, internet , communications, GIS & GPS are being used in the development of HIS
At the heart of HIS is its monitoring network
Monitoring networks have been integrated between the agencies
Contamination and pollution of groundwater prioritised for systematic monitoring, analysis and interpretation
Human Resource Development and Institutional Development essential for sustaining the system

10. HP- Infrastructure profile
25 Participating Agencies
Initiated in Sept and to be completed by March 2003
Significant numbers
dedicated piezometers
digital water level recorders
920 river gauging stations
rainfall stations
150 full climatic stations
80 water quality laboratories
computer systems with dedicated software
offices and site buildings
580 vehicles
31 data storage centres
390 data entry and processing centres
staff trained in different subjects

11. Overall structure of HIS
USERS
CWC
IMD
STATE
CGWB
DATA STORAGE/
NDSC/
NDSC/
NDSC
SDSC
DISSEMINATION
RDSC
RDSC
HYDROLOGICAL
RDPC
SDPC
SWDPC
SGWDPC
RDPC
VALIDATION
SECONDARY
DDPC
DDPC
rDPC
DDPC
VALIDATION
DATA ENTRY/
PRIMARY VALIDATION
SDDPC
SDDPC
dDPC
UDPC
FIELD
FIELD
FIELD
FIELD
FIELD
OBSERVATIONS
DATA FLOW
INTER-AGENCY DATA VALIDATION
DATA EXCHANGE

12. Meteorological network
1800 rainfall stations
150 full climatic stations

13. River gauging stations
265 new stations
650 stations upgraded
Current meters for velocity measurement
Digital Water Level Recorders for water level measurement
ADCPs for select gauging sites

14. Groundwater network Integrated network made up of
7500 piezometers
over 20,000 open wells
7000 DWLR’s
Network of different agencies integrated
Network optimised for better spatial & vertical coverage

15. Groundwater Level monitoring
Authentic ground water level collection using dedicated Piezometers
Piezometers tap a single selected aquifer
Piezometer facilitates collection of uncontaminated water samples
Digital Water Level Recorders for continuous monitoring at specified frequencies

16. Piezometer nests
Water level and water quality in multiaquifer system monitored through piezometer nests
Piezometers constructed to varying depths tapping different aquifers
Individual aquifers isolated through proper sealing
Water level monitoring of different zones for understanding the regional aquifer system
Water quality sampling of different aquifers for identifying the source of contaminants

17. High frequency water level monitoring

18. Dedicated water quality network
Monitoring network:
- baseline
- trend
- surveillance
Use of high precision equipments & portable field kits for analysis
Groundwater sampling using dedicated sampling pumps
Analysis for chemical, bacteriological, trace elements, heavy metals, pesticides
Water quality data interpreted using analytical software, GIS tools

19. Hydro-geochemical characterisation

20. GIS data-sets created under Hydrology Project
Administrative boundary
Drainage boundary
Settlements & Communications
Contours and spot heights
Geology
Geomorphology
Land use/cover

21. Data Processing Centres
390 Data Processing Centres (DPC)
Development of user friendly data entry softwares- SWDES/GWDES
data entry
validation,
basic analysis
reporting

22. GW-Data Processing and Analysis

23. DATA VALIDATION

24. DATA TRANSPORT FROM DISTRICT TO STATE DATA STORAGE CENTER

25. WATER QUALITY SAMPLE COLLECTION,ANALYSIS AND
APSGWD
District Manager
1 week
Data entered in GWDES
validated
Quality data transfer to RDPC
Lab Manager
Send data to District office
Analytical quality data from lab
District officer
2 days
For general parameters
Submission of samples to the Laboratory
Field officer
In-situ
Simultaneously during monitoring
WQ sampling from OB wells
Component Task Time Responsibility
WATER QUALITY SAMPLE COLLECTION,ANALYSIS AND
TRANSPORT

26. Data Transport from Field station to District Headquarter
Distance: No.of Stations:
Route-1…………200km OB wells ……63
Route-2…………254km Piezometers…48
Route-3…………270km AWLRs……..42

27. FLOW CHART OF DATA TYPES
APSGWD
FLOW CHART OF DATA TYPES
Data in Gbytes
State Data Processing
Report generation
Center
Text,
mdb ,
mdd
,excel & map object files
Regional Data
+1 week
Processing Center
Processing, validating & report generation
Text,
mdb ,
mdd
,excel & map object files
+1 week
Data in Mbytes
District Data
Preliminary validation, data entry
Center
Binary Files,Text files, manual records
1 week
Field Observation
Record measurements -
location, time series
Station
Data in Kbytes

28. HIS - Inter Agency Data Exchange
Regular exchange of data between the different agencies for validations
Generic data exchange standards for data mobility

29. Data Storage Centre 31 Data Storage Centres (DSC)
One stop shop for data dissemination
Meta Data Catalogue on the web site and CD
Data on SW/GW (quantity and quality)
Current and historical, raw & interpreted

30. HIS- Deliverables Processed Data Maps Year Books Event reports
Customised reports

31. HIS Sustainability Extensive training programme
Network design
Observation procedures
Data entry & processing
GIS and database management systems
WQ sampling and analysis
Procurement / installation / testing of equipments
Training and communication skills
Standardised training modules
Concept of ToTs (Training of Trainers)
Deployment of dedicated staff
Provision of fund for annual O & M
Updation of technology

32. Gains from HIS Integrated Monitoring network Dedicated software
Data centres and inter-agency data exchange
Standard procedures for data collection, analysis and storage
Trained staff, training modules
Reference manuals for HIS operation
Computerised historical data
Transition from “technology shy” to “technology friendly” environment
Improved data dissemination
Other institutional gains
Water Quality Assessment Authority (WQAA)
Introduce concept of IWRM

33. Replicability of HIS
HIS as an integrated process for managing the water resources system is relevant to countries facing floods, droughts and water quality issues
HIS as implemented in India can be replicated elsewhere with local customisation
Experiences gained in India would help in avoiding the teething troubles and reduce the implementation time

34. THANK YOU

35. E-Mail : hydrologyproject@vsnl.com Website: www.hydrologyproject.com
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