Geoelectrical investigation of groundwater potential has been carried out at Bosso Staff Quarters Bosso campus, Federal university of Technology, Minna. The area is situated on latitude 9038’55.8”N and 9039’29.0”N and longitude 6031’19.7”E and 6031’46.7”E. the survey was carried out with the aim of delineating the potential area for groundwater development and depth to the groundwater within the study area. The Schlumbeger array was used to sound six profiles with a total of 36 Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) points. The sounding interpretation results were used to generate geoelectric section. The corresponding geologic section were also generated which revealed the existence of three subsurface layers. These layers revealed the existence of three subsurface layers. These layers comprise the top soil, weathered/fractured basement and fresh basement. The results of this analysis are presented as curves of apparent resistivity versus depth, from the digitalized curves obtained from the IP2WIN software, sulfur 11 was used to generates iso-resistivity map at different depth. The analysis of results shows that the area is not appropriate for borehole drilling.
| Published in | Journal of Water Resources and Ocean Science (Volume 8, Issue 3) |
| DOI | 10.11648/j.wros.20190803.12 |
| Page(s) | 37-43 |
| Creative Commons |
This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited. |
| Copyright |
Copyright © The Author(s), 2019. Published by Science Publishing Group |
Geoelectric, Vertical Electrical Sounding, Groundwater Potential and Subsurface Layer
| [1] | Abiola O., P. A. Enikanselu and M. I. Oladapo (2009). Groundwater potential and aquifer protective capacity of overburden units in Ado-Ekiti, southwestern Nigeria International Journal of Physical Sciences, 4 (3), 120-132. |
| [2] | Abdullahi N. K, Iheakanwa, A (2013). Groundwater Detection in Basement Complex of North- western Nigeria using 2D Electrical Resistivity and OffsetWenner Techniques, International Journal of Science and Technology, 2 (7). |
| [3] | Alhassan, D. U, Mohammed I. N, Bature. M, Kimpa, M. I, and Mohammed, A. (2015): Electrical Resistivity Survey For ground Water at Eye Zheba Village, Off Bida - Minna Road. Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics (IOSR-JAGG) India, (3), 49-53. |
| [4] | Alile, O. M., Ujuanbi, O. and Evbuomwan, I. A., 2011. Geoelectric investigation of groundwater in Obaretin Iyanomon locality, Edo state, Nigeria. Journal of Geology and Mining Research, 3 (1), pp. 13-20. |
| [5] | Alabi, A. A., 2011. Geology and Environmental Impact Assessment and Benefit of Granitic Rocks of Minna area, Northwestern Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 4: 39-45. |
| [6] | Amadi, A. N., Olasehinde, P. I., Okosun, E. A. and Yisa, J., 2010. Assessment of the water quality index of Otamiri and Oramiriukwa Rivers. Physics International, 1 (2), pp. 116-123. |
| [7] | Anomohanran, O., 2015. Hydrogeophysical investigation of aquifer properties and lithological strata in Abraka, Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 102, pp. 247-253. |
| [8] | Iserhien-Emekeme, R. E., Atakpo, E. A., Emekeme, O. L. and Anomohanran, O., 2004. Geoelectric survey for groundwater in Agbede Etsako West LGA, Edo State. Adv. Nat. Applied Sci. Res, 2, pp. 65-72. |
| [9] | Oseji, J. O., Asokhia, M. B. and Okolie, E. C., 2006. Determination of groundwater potential in obiaruku and environs using surface geoelectric sounding. Environmentalist, 26 (4), pp. 301-308. |
| [10] | Muchiri L. Ambusso W., Githiri J. & Cherop H.. (2016). Geophysical Investigation and Characterization of Groundwater Aquifers In Kangonde Area, Machakos County In Kenya Using Electrical Resistivity Method. IOSR Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics, 4 (2), 23-35. |
| [11] | Muturi N. Esther K. Maurice O. & Githiri J. G. (2014), Application of integrated geophysical techniques for groundwater potential evaluation in hard rock basement: mutito fault zone, Kenya, International Journal of Current. Trend, 2 (1), 18-28. |
| [12] | Osinowo, O. O. Akanji, A. O. & Akinmosin A. (2011). Integrated geophysical and Geotechnical investigation of the failed portion of a road in basement complex Terrain, Southwest Nigeria. Materials and Geoenvironment, 58 (2), 143–162. |
| [13] | Ozegin, K. O. Oseghale A. Okolie E. C. & Ujuanbi O. (2011). Integration of very low frequency electromagnetic (vlf-em) and electrical resistivity methods in mapping subsurface geologic structures favourable to road failures. International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. 3 (6), 126-131. |
| [14] | Plummer, C. C., McGeary, D. and Carlson, D. H., 1991. Physical geology (No. QE28. 2 P58 2005). Wm. C. Brown. |
| [15] | Robinson, M. and Ward, R., 1990. Principles of hydrology. McGraw-Hill. |
| [16] | Telford, W. M. Geldart, L. P. Sherrif, R. E. & Keys D. A. (1976). Applied Geophysics. Cambridge University press, London. |
APA Style
Aisha Alkali, Jamilu Shehu, Usman Defyan Alhassan, Kazeem Adeyinka Salako, Abdulwaheed Adewuyi Rafiu, et al. (2019). Geoelectrical Investigation of Groundwater Potential, at Bosso Campus, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. Journal of Water Resources and Ocean Science, 8(3), 37-43. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wros.20190803.12
ACS Style
Aisha Alkali; Jamilu Shehu; Usman Defyan Alhassan; Kazeem Adeyinka Salako; Abdulwaheed Adewuyi Rafiu, et al. Geoelectrical Investigation of Groundwater Potential, at Bosso Campus, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. J. Water Resour. Ocean Sci. 2019, 8(3), 37-43. doi: 10.11648/j.wros.20190803.12
AMA Style
Aisha Alkali, Jamilu Shehu, Usman Defyan Alhassan, Kazeem Adeyinka Salako, Abdulwaheed Adewuyi Rafiu, et al. Geoelectrical Investigation of Groundwater Potential, at Bosso Campus, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. J Water Resour Ocean Sci. 2019;8(3):37-43. doi: 10.11648/j.wros.20190803.12
Share This Article
Twitter
Linked In
Facebook
Copy
Download@article{10.11648/j.wros.20190803.12,
author = {Aisha Alkali and Jamilu Shehu and Usman Defyan Alhassan and Kazeem Adeyinka Salako and Abdulwaheed Adewuyi Rafiu and Abbas Adebayo Adetona and Usman Usman Hussaini},
title = {Geoelectrical Investigation of Groundwater Potential, at Bosso Campus, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria},
journal = {Journal of Water Resources and Ocean Science},
volume = {8},
number = {3},
pages = {37-43},
doi = {10.11648/j.wros.20190803.12},
url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wros.20190803.12},
eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.wros.20190803.12},
abstract = {Geoelectrical investigation of groundwater potential has been carried out at Bosso Staff Quarters Bosso campus, Federal university of Technology, Minna. The area is situated on latitude 9038’55.8”N and 9039’29.0”N and longitude 6031’19.7”E and 6031’46.7”E. the survey was carried out with the aim of delineating the potential area for groundwater development and depth to the groundwater within the study area. The Schlumbeger array was used to sound six profiles with a total of 36 Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) points. The sounding interpretation results were used to generate geoelectric section. The corresponding geologic section were also generated which revealed the existence of three subsurface layers. These layers revealed the existence of three subsurface layers. These layers comprise the top soil, weathered/fractured basement and fresh basement. The results of this analysis are presented as curves of apparent resistivity versus depth, from the digitalized curves obtained from the IP2WIN software, sulfur 11 was used to generates iso-resistivity map at different depth. The analysis of results shows that the area is not appropriate for borehole drilling.},
year = {2019}
}
TY - JOUR T1 - Geoelectrical Investigation of Groundwater Potential, at Bosso Campus, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria AU - Aisha Alkali AU - Jamilu Shehu AU - Usman Defyan Alhassan AU - Kazeem Adeyinka Salako AU - Abdulwaheed Adewuyi Rafiu AU - Abbas Adebayo Adetona AU - Usman Usman Hussaini Y1 - 2019/10/12 PY - 2019 N1 - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wros.20190803.12 DO - 10.11648/j.wros.20190803.12 T2 - Journal of Water Resources and Ocean Science JF - Journal of Water Resources and Ocean Science JO - Journal of Water Resources and Ocean Science SP - 37 EP - 43 PB - Science Publishing Group SN - 2328-7993 UR - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wros.20190803.12 AB - Geoelectrical investigation of groundwater potential has been carried out at Bosso Staff Quarters Bosso campus, Federal university of Technology, Minna. The area is situated on latitude 9038’55.8”N and 9039’29.0”N and longitude 6031’19.7”E and 6031’46.7”E. the survey was carried out with the aim of delineating the potential area for groundwater development and depth to the groundwater within the study area. The Schlumbeger array was used to sound six profiles with a total of 36 Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) points. The sounding interpretation results were used to generate geoelectric section. The corresponding geologic section were also generated which revealed the existence of three subsurface layers. These layers revealed the existence of three subsurface layers. These layers comprise the top soil, weathered/fractured basement and fresh basement. The results of this analysis are presented as curves of apparent resistivity versus depth, from the digitalized curves obtained from the IP2WIN software, sulfur 11 was used to generates iso-resistivity map at different depth. The analysis of results shows that the area is not appropriate for borehole drilling. VL - 8 IS - 3 ER -
Email: