ABSTRACT
Understanding of karst systems at basin scale has only been highlighted in a few theoretical studies. This paper intends to demonstrate the applicability of the gravity-driven regional groundwater flow (GDRGF) concept in karst systems. For this purpose, the hydrogeological conditions of a golf course, situated in the Balaton Highland, Hungary, were examined at different scales. The goal was to define the appropriate scale and to reveal the effects of different structures; and to give prognoses for the possible impact of a planned drinking water well on the golf course. Field-scale study has shown that the discharge at the golf course is tectonically-controlled and it is fresh karst water. Cluster analysis of spring data resulted in heterogeneity-and structure-related groups at aquifer scale. The real underground flow path of spring groups could be interpreted only in GDRGF context at basin scale. The appropriate scale to solve the conflicts could be derived.
