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Determination of groundwater potential in obiaruku and environs using surface geoelectric sounding

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  • J. O. Oseji

    (Delta State University)

  • M. B. Asokhia

    (Ambrose Ali University)

  • E. C. Okolie

    (Delta State University)

Abstract

The interpretation of ten resistivity curves in Obiaruku and environs indicates that the area has a great groundwater potential. Correlation of the curves with the lithologic log from a nearby borehole in Ghana quarters, reveals the lithologic succession as an extensive sandy unit between the range of 20 m and 136 m. The medium grained sand unit, which is the aquiferous zone, has a resistivity range of between 300 Ω m and 600 Ω m. The result of the interpreted data and the lithologic log from the borehole indicates three to five geoelectric layers except at Adonishaka, which has a confined aquifer in the third layer and Umukwata that has a confined aquifer in the second layer, the study area generally has an unconfined aquifer, which is in the second layer. In the event of pollution, the groundwater may be contaminated. Sinking of water borehole is not recommended in these areas. Boreholes for potable water are therefore recommended at locations within Adonishaka and Umukwata areas. The present study acts as a guide for future groundwater exploration and exploitation.

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  • J. O. Oseji & M. B. Asokhia & E. C. Okolie, 2006. "Determination of groundwater potential in obiaruku and environs using surface geoelectric sounding," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 26(4), pages 301-308, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envsyd:v:26:y:2006:i:4:d:10.1007_s10669-006-0159-x
    DOI: 10.1007/s10669-006-0159-x
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    1. Selvam Sekar & Jesuraja Kamaraj & Venkatramanan Senapathi & Chidambaram Sabarathinam & Prasanna Mohan Viswanathan & Sivakumar Karthikeyan, 2021. "Delineating saline and fresh water aquifers in Tuticorin of southern India by using geophysical techniques," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 23(12), pages 17723-17744, December.
    2. P. Sikandar & E. Christen, 2012. "Geoelectrical Sounding for the Estimation of Hydraulic Conductivity of Alluvial Aquifers," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 26(5), pages 1201-1215, March.

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