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Hydro geophysical Investigation for Groundwater Development at Gbongudu Area, Akobo Ojurin, Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria
LAYADE, GO; ADEGOKE, JA & OLADEWA, FC
Abstract
This paper presents the geophysical investigation for groundwater at Gbongudu
area, Akobo Ojurin, Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. The area is underlain by the crystalline
basement complex rocks and accessibility to potable water especially in the dry period of the
year has been a major challenge. The Vertical Electrical Sounding using the Schlumberger
configuration was employed. Twelve (12) vertical electrical sounding points were established in
order to delineate the geo-electric layers in the area as well as evaluate the groundwater
potential. The results are presented as profiles, geologic sections, curves, and maps. The VES
results revealed a maximum of five geo-electric layers, viz: topsoil/lateritic sand, shale/clay,
weathered layer, fractured basement and fresh basement respectively. Geo-electric sounding
results were critically analyzed and interpreted. The yields of wells dug in most of these
locations may be insufficient, even for domestic use because of its relatively small thicknesses.
However, at a depth of 9.1 m a fracture zone occurs in VES 6 with resistivity value of 17.8 Ωm
suggesting the presence of groundwater. Groundwater potential in this area is low on the
average with VES 6 and VES 7 considered to be the main aquifer units suitable for groundwater
exploration.
Keywords
basement complex; electrical sounding; groundwater; exploration; aquifers
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