Delineation of aquifer potential zones using hydraulic parameters in Gombe and environs, North-Eastern, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT: This research is aimed at delineating the groundwater potential zones in Gombe and environs using Dar Zarrouk parameters. The study area is located within longitudes 11°7'0″E to 11°14'0″E, and latitudes 10°15'0″N to 10°21'0″N, it is basically underlain by basement Complex rocks represented by Diorite and Granites, and Cretaceous sedimentary rocks represented by Bima, Yolde, Fika and Gombe Formations. Thirty two (32) vertical electric soundings (VES) using Schlumberger array method with the aid of ABEM Signal Averaging System (SAS) Terrameter was used for the data acquisition. The result of the interpretation shows four to six geo-electric layers. The geo-electric section revealed the major aquifers to be confined and semi confined and consist of Medium grain sandstones, with varying thickn

SUBMITTER: Kwami IA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6611938 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature