Aquifer characterization and protective capacity evaluation using geoelectrical measurements in parts of Vindhyan Supergroup, Uttar Pradesh, India
Aquifer parameters are crucial for effectively managing groundwater resources. A geoelectrical survey was conducted in parts of Mirzapur District, Uttar Pradesh, India, involving twenty-four vertical electrical soundings (VES) to characterize the aquifers and evaluate contamination levels. The Dar-Z...
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| description | Aquifer parameters are crucial for effectively managing groundwater resources. A geoelectrical survey was conducted in parts of Mirzapur District, Uttar Pradesh, India, involving twenty-four vertical electrical soundings (VES) to characterize the aquifers and evaluate contamination levels. The Dar-Zarrouk parameters, such as longitudinal unit conductance, total transverse unit resistance, anisotropy and, aquifer parameters, were determined to characterize the aquifers and estimate their protective capacity. Transmissivity (T) values ranged from 65.32 to 49,310.05 m2/day, with an average of 24,687.69 m2/day. The study indicated a high groundwater potential in areas with overburden thickness exceeding 13 m and a reflection coefficient below 0.8. In regions with overburden thickness greater than 13 m and a reflection coefficient of 0.8 or higher, a medium groundwater potential was observed. The groundwater protective capacity assessment revealed that most locations have moderate to good protection levels. This study aids in identifying aquifer vulnerability and guiding future groundwater resource development. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-35acab54fd6d476fa25973bb5f8b0e812025-08-20T03:56:04ZengElsevierGeosystems and Geoenvironment2772-88382025-11-014410041210.1016/j.geogeo.2025.100412Aquifer characterization and protective capacity evaluation using geoelectrical measurements in parts of Vindhyan Supergroup, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaAnamika Pandey0Birendra Pratap1Department of Geophysics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaCorresponding author.; Department of Geophysics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaAquifer parameters are crucial for effectively managing groundwater resources. A geoelectrical survey was conducted in parts of Mirzapur District, Uttar Pradesh, India, involving twenty-four vertical electrical soundings (VES) to characterize the aquifers and evaluate contamination levels. The Dar-Zarrouk parameters, such as longitudinal unit conductance, total transverse unit resistance, anisotropy and, aquifer parameters, were determined to characterize the aquifers and estimate their protective capacity. Transmissivity (T) values ranged from 65.32 to 49,310.05 m2/day, with an average of 24,687.69 m2/day. The study indicated a high groundwater potential in areas with overburden thickness exceeding 13 m and a reflection coefficient below 0.8. In regions with overburden thickness greater than 13 m and a reflection coefficient of 0.8 or higher, a medium groundwater potential was observed. The groundwater protective capacity assessment revealed that most locations have moderate to good protection levels. This study aids in identifying aquifer vulnerability and guiding future groundwater resource development.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772883825000627Dar-Zarrouk parametersVertical electrical soundingAquifer protective capacityTransmissivity |
| spellingShingle | Anamika Pandey Birendra Pratap Aquifer characterization and protective capacity evaluation using geoelectrical measurements in parts of Vindhyan Supergroup, Uttar Pradesh, India Geosystems and Geoenvironment Dar-Zarrouk parameters Vertical electrical sounding Aquifer protective capacity Transmissivity |
| title | Aquifer characterization and protective capacity evaluation using geoelectrical measurements in parts of Vindhyan Supergroup, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| title_full | Aquifer characterization and protective capacity evaluation using geoelectrical measurements in parts of Vindhyan Supergroup, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| title_fullStr | Aquifer characterization and protective capacity evaluation using geoelectrical measurements in parts of Vindhyan Supergroup, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| title_full_unstemmed | Aquifer characterization and protective capacity evaluation using geoelectrical measurements in parts of Vindhyan Supergroup, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| title_short | Aquifer characterization and protective capacity evaluation using geoelectrical measurements in parts of Vindhyan Supergroup, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| title_sort | aquifer characterization and protective capacity evaluation using geoelectrical measurements in parts of vindhyan supergroup uttar pradesh india |
| topic | Dar-Zarrouk parameters Vertical electrical sounding Aquifer protective capacity Transmissivity |
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