Evaluation of groundwater potential zones using integrated geophysical approach in Obun-Ewi, Ondo East local government, Southwestern Nigeria

Awosika, Damilola D; Ariyibi, Emmanuel A.; Adebayo, Akanmu; Dasho, Oluwaseyi A.; Shode, Olasunkanmi H.; Adenika, Charles I.; Olagunju, Emmanuel

doi:10.1007/s40899-020-00418-3

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“…Aquifers may vary in length and width [7]. The different operations in the assessment, development and management of groundwater for distribution as highlighted by [8], include investigation for groundwater, well drilling, development, and well completion. This research work is centered on the pre-drilling geophysical investigation for groundwater.…”

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“…The rationales delivered by geophysical surveys include the assessment and evaluation of geologic features like groundwater and in situ identification of engineering properties. Effectiveness is a fundamental criterion for every engineering-geological survey [9]; therefore, for a reliable investigation of groundwater, important information regarding the depth, location, and extent of groundwater bearing formation involves the employment of in-depth and effective techniques [8]. The need for pre-drilling geophysical investigation for groundwater is necessary to curb the possibility of drilling dry holes as well as to cancel out any possible expenses from low-quality groundwater production [10].…”

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Geophysical Investigation of Groundwater Potentials of the Nanka Sand in Obosi and Its Environs, Anambra State Nigeria

Nwobi¹,

Okeke²,

Didi³

et al. 2022

JWARP

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Geophysical investigation for Groundwater which entails the use of vertical electrical sounding (VES) methods was carried out in parts of the Idemili area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Geologically the study area falls within the Nanka Sand, belonging to the Ameki Group in the Tertiary Niger Delta Basin. The investigation intends amongst others to assess the groundwater potential of the area, find out the existence of possible aquifer(s) within the area, and estimate the possible depth of a borehole. 15 VES stations were established at the site using Ohmega System Tetrameter and Schlumberger electrode configuration with current electrode spacing (AB/2) of 350 meters. The geologic parameters, such as the number of geo-electric layers, the thickness of the geo-electric units, and their resistivities were interpreted from the VES curves. A qualitative assessment of the curves shows that a model with 5 layers would sufficiently model the field curves. The thickness value ranged from 0.1 to 86 m, the resistivity ranged from 258 to 13,258 Ωm, and the depth ranged between 1.2 and 109 m. Quantitative interpretation of field curves involved inversion with appropriate parameters using Zond Res1D software.

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Geophysical Investigation of Groundwater Potentials of the Nanka Sand in Obosi and Its Environs, Anambra State Nigeria

Nwobi¹,

Okeke²,

Didi³

et al. 2022

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“…Groundwater is one of the indispensable resources that perform a fundamental role in the livelihood, lives and economic development of a society (Khorasgani et al 2018;Awosika et al 2020). High-quality and adequate water is essential for healthy and continual development of human and ecological communities.…”

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Groundwater contamination and human health risk assessment in Ikire community, Osun State, Nigeria

Adebayo

Akinola

Adeyemi

2021

Sustain. Water Resour. Manag.

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Groundwater quality and its potential health risk around a municipal dumpsite in Ikire, Southwest Nigeria was investigated using ten groundwater samples which were analyzed for physicochemical parameters. The methods used were groundwater sampling, analyses, spatial distribution of heavy metal (Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, and Zn) and quantitative health risk analysis using USEPA equations. The chronic daily intake (CDI), hazard quotient (HQ), and hazard index (HI) were used to examine potential human health risks of heavy metal pollution. The mean concentration values of Cl − , Ca 2+ , K + Mg 2+ , Fe, Cd, Pb and Mn were higher than their respective permissible limits, while the mean concentration values HCO 3 − , Cu and Zn were within their respective limits. The HQ values of the heavy metals via oral ingestion for the children and adults are found in the order: Cd > Pb > Mn > Fe > Zn > Cu and Cd > Pb > Mn > Zn > Cu > Fe, respectively. The HI values via ingestion pathway for all heavy metals were beyond the threshold value of 1.0, indicating high contamination adverse health risk due to an undesirable level of heavy metals. Cadmium is a major contributor to non-cancer effects in children and adults in the groundwater samples in the region. The groundwater is unsafe for drinking and should be treated before domestic consumption.

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Environmental impact assessment of active dumpsite in Ondo City, Nigeria: geochemical and geophysical approaches

Adebayo

Olufemi

Dasho

et al. 2023

Environ Monit Assess

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Evaluation of groundwater potential zones using integrated geophysical approach in Obun-Ewi, Ondo East local government, Southwestern Nigeria

Cited by 10 publications

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Geophysical Investigation of Groundwater Potentials of the Nanka Sand in Obosi and Its Environs, Anambra State Nigeria

Geophysical Investigation of Groundwater Potentials of the Nanka Sand in Obosi and Its Environs, Anambra State Nigeria

Groundwater contamination and human health risk assessment in Ikire community, Osun State, Nigeria

Environmental impact assessment of active dumpsite in Ondo City, Nigeria: geochemical and geophysical approaches

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