Analyzing the Impacts of Urbanization on Groundwater Quality and Availability in Coastal Cities

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Motivation 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Limitations 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Urbanization Trends in Coastal Cities 2.1 Historical Overview 2.2 Current Trends and Forecasts 2.3 Factors Influencing Urbanization 3. Groundwater Systems Overview 3.1 Groundwater Basics 3.2 Role of Groundwater in Coastal Regions 3.3 Groundwater Recharge and Discharge 4. Impact of Urbanization on Groundwater Quality 4.1 Pollution Sources and Pathways 4.2 Changes in Water Chemistry 4.3 Mitigation and Remediation Strategies 5. Urbanization and Groundwater Availability 5.1 Changes in Groundwater Levels 5.2 Increased Water Demand 5.3 Sustainable Water Management Practices 6. Case Studies of Coastal Cities 6.1 Case Study: City A 6.2 Case Study: City B 6.3 Comparison of Case Studies 7. Methodology 7.1 Data Collection Techniques 7.2 Analytical Approaches 7.3 Limitations of the Study 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Policy and Planning 8.3 Directions for Future Research