Analysis of hydrogeochemical facies in groundwater of upper part of Cross River Basin, southeastern Nigeria

Stephen, Ukpai N.; Celestine, Okogbue O.; Solomon, Onwuka

doi:10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2017.04.007

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“…The shallow aquifer is tapped mostly by hand-dug wells [43,49] . Groundwater is primarily found in tabular partings at shallow depths of between 10 and 40 meters [43,[72][73][74] . The shales of the Asu River Group are known to have high transmissivity [43,[75][76][77] , perhaps associated with the depths and low-grade metamorphism of the shale host rock.…”

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“…Around Enyiba, Uburu and Okposi, the Asu Formation is highly weathered and large quantities of saliferous groundwater were pumped out during lead-zinc mining activities. In less weathered sections the Asu Formation cannot be well-thought-out for groundwater exploration [43,74,101,102] . But in the weathered sections, for example, the Abakaliki regions, groundwater is found in large quantities, although with high drawdowns as a result of the limitations in the extent of the aquifers, caused by impermeable shale-clay boundaries [103,104] .…”

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Re-examination of Hydrochemistry and Groundwater Potentials of Cross River and Imo-Kwa-Ibo Intersecting Tropical Basins of SouthSouth Nigeria

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This review attempted a detailed description of geological and hydrogeological configurations of Cross River and Imo-Akwa Ibo basins. It presented a synthesis of hydrochemistry and a description of the hydrogeological configurations of the two basins. Hydrogeologically, most areas under Cross River and Imo-Kwa-Ibo are poor in terms of groundwater potentials. Based on the hydrochemistry, the basins hold water of excellent quality. Groundwater sources fall in soft to moderately hard classes. The entire sources groundwater has a TDS concentration of less than 500 mg/l. Groundwater classification based on electrical conductivity (EC) showed EC levels were less than 500 µS/cm. Most of the examined cations and anions are within WHO reference guidelines for drinking water quality. However, no broad analysis of water quality based on water quality indices. Also, studies modeling pollution or the impact of land use changes on groundwater quality are wanting. Thus, further analysis of the hydrochemistry of groundwater aquifers is recommended.

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Re-examination of Hydrochemistry and Groundwater Potentials of Cross River and Imo-Kwa-Ibo Intersecting Tropical Basins of SouthSouth Nigeria

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“…Consequently, it is crucial to ascertain the adequacy of the groundwater in terms of both quantity and quality for sustainable use and management in order to realize Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6). However, impacts of anthropogenic activities pollute groundwater in Nigeria [15][16][17]. Various human activities such as excessive use of synthetic fertilizer and manure for irrigation purposes, dumping of solid wastes in rivers, leachate from dumpsites, septic tanks, and pit latrines pollute groundwater The basin has a semi-arid and arid climate characterized by severe drought and high rainfall variability.…”

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Hydrogeochemistry and Water Quality Index for Groundwater Sustainability in the Komadugu-Yobe Basin, Sahel Region

Shuaibu,

Kalin,

Phoenix

et al. 2024

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The assessment of hydrochemical characteristics and groundwater quality is crucial for environmental sustainability in developing economies. This study employed hydrogeochemical analysis, geospatial analysis, and groundwater quality index to assess hydrogeochemical processes and quality of groundwater in the Komadugu-Yobe basin. The pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), and electrical conductivity (EC) were assessed in situ using a handheld portable electrical conductivity meter. The concentrations of the major cations (Na+, Ca2+, Mg2+, and K+), were analyzed using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). The major anions (chloride, fluoride, sulfate, and nitrate) were analyzed via ion chromatography (IC). Total alkalinity and bicarbonate were measured in situ using a HACH digital alkalinity kit by the titrimetric method. Hydrochemical results indicate some physicochemical properties of the groundwater samples exceeded the maximum permissible limits as recommended by the World Health Organization guidelines for drinking water. Gibbs diagrams indicate rock–water interaction/rock weathering processes are the dominant mechanisms influencing the groundwater chemistry. Groundwater is predominantly Ca2+-Mg2+-HCO−3 water type, constituting 59% of the groundwater samples analyzed. The groundwater quality index (GWQI) depicted 63 and 27% of the groundwater samples as excellent and good water types for drinking purposes, respectively. This study further relates the interaction between geology, hydrochemical characteristics, and groundwater quality parameters. The results are essential to inform a sustainable management strategy and protection of groundwater resources.

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Climate change scenario of hydro-chemical analysis and mapping spatio-temporal changes in water chemistry of water springs in Kumaun Himalaya

Rani

Joshi

Kumar

et al. 2020

Environ Dev Sustain

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Analysis of hydrogeochemical facies in groundwater of upper part of Cross River Basin, southeastern Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

References 24 publications

Re-examination of Hydrochemistry and Groundwater Potentials of Cross River and Imo-Kwa-Ibo Intersecting Tropical Basins of SouthSouth Nigeria

Re-examination of Hydrochemistry and Groundwater Potentials of Cross River and Imo-Kwa-Ibo Intersecting Tropical Basins of SouthSouth Nigeria

Hydrogeochemistry and Water Quality Index for Groundwater Sustainability in the Komadugu-Yobe Basin, Sahel Region

Climate change scenario of hydro-chemical analysis and mapping spatio-temporal changes in water chemistry of water springs in Kumaun Himalaya

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