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Geophysical Investigation of Groundwater Potential Using Advance Magneto Telluric (Admt-200s-X) Around Pindiga and Environs, Upper Benue Trough, Northeastern Nigeria
Subject area: Physical Sciences and Environment · Area of research: Ground water Investigation/Hydrogeology
DOI: 10.64388/IREV9I3-1710712-4823
Abstract
Water scarcity for domestic use is a pressing challenge in Pindiga and its surrounding areas due to limited water sources and a rapidly growing population. The objective is to delineate potential aquifer zones with good yield using Advanced Magnetotelluric (ADMT-200S-X) surveys. A total of 20 profiles were investigated across the study area in Pindiga, Akko Local Government, Gombe State. The acquired data were processed into 2D inversion models, which reveal the electrical distribution and lithological variations of the subsurface. Results indicate that 13 of the 20 profiles exhibit low-resistivity zones consistent with saturated layers of good transmissivity, suitable for groundwater development. These findings highlight the presence of promising aquifer systems capable of sustaining borehole drilling. The study contributes to improved groundwater exploration strategies and recommends siting boreholes within the delineated high-yield zones to enhance water supply in Pindiga and its environs.
Keywords
Aquifer, Ground Water Potential, Transmissivity, Magnettelluric Method
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How to cite this paper
@article{1710712,
author = {Umar Faruk Muhammad, Alamin A. Garba, Yusuf Abdullahi Abdulkarim, Stephen Dauda, Zainab Abdulfattah; Vicent Y. Shuka},
title = {Geophysical Investigation of Groundwater Potential Using Advance Magneto Telluric (Admt-200s-X) Around Pindiga and Environs, Upper Benue Trough, Northeastern Nigeria},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {9},
number = {3},
pages = {1053-1062},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710712.pdf},
abstract = {Water scarcity for domestic use is a pressing challenge in Pindiga and its surrounding areas due to limited water sources and a rapidly growing population. The objective is to delineate potential aquifer zones with good yield using Advanced Magnetotelluric (ADMT-200S-X) surveys. A total of 20 profiles were investigated across the study area in Pindiga, Akko Local Government, Gombe State. The acquired data were processed into 2D inversion models, which reveal the electrical distribution and lithological variations of the subsurface. Results indicate that 13 of the 20 profiles exhibit low-resistivity zones consistent with saturated layers of good transmissivity, suitable for groundwater development. These findings highlight the presence of promising aquifer systems capable of sustaining borehole drilling. The study contributes to improved groundwater exploration strategies and recommends siting boreholes within the delineated high-yield zones to enhance water supply in Pindiga and its environs.},
keywords = {Aquifer, Ground Water Potential, Transmissivity, Magnettelluric Method},
month = {September},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I3-1710712-4823}
}