This series of scenarios shows how water levels in a floodplain can be affected by backfilling or draining of drainage ditches. This section also points out how a gravel filled, buried river channel influences groundwater levels.
Floodplain water levels
Floodplain water levels under winter and summer conditions. Download all images and text (zip file).
Pumped drainage system - winter water levels
Effect of a pumped drainage system on winter water levels. Download all images and text (zip file).
Backfilling drainage ditches - summer scenario
Effect of backfilling drainage ditches in the summer by pumping from the river. Download all images and text (zip file).
Water levels - floodplain - buried river channel
Effect on water levels in a floodplain with the presence of a buried river channel filled with gravel. Download all images and text (zip file).
