Hydro-geochemical Characterization and Groundwater Quality Assessment of Mariri Aquifer, Kano, Nigeria
The chemical composition of groundwater, which reflects its quality, is a product of natural and anthropogenic factors that affect its use for different purposes. This study characterizes the groundwater chemistry of the Mariri aquifer using the Piper Diagram, Chadha Diagram, and Gibbs Plot. The sui...
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| description | The chemical composition of groundwater, which reflects its quality, is a product of natural and anthropogenic factors that affect its use for different purposes. This study characterizes the groundwater chemistry of the Mariri aquifer using the Piper Diagram, Chadha Diagram, and Gibbs Plot. The suitability of the groundwater for irrigation was assessed using some irrigation quality parameters such as Electrical Conductivity (EC), Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), Soluble Sodium Percentage (SSP or %Na), Permeability Index (PI), Residual Sodium Bicarbonate (RSBC), Magnesium Adsorption Ratio (MAR), Wilcox Diagram, and Irrigation Water Quality Index (IWQI). In contrast, a weighted arithmetic water quality index was used to evaluate its suitability for drinking. The results show that the groundwater is hard freshwater of Ca-Mg-HCO3. The major process governing groundwater chemistry is the dissolution of carbonate rock. The Irrigation water quality parameters also indicate that the groundwater has excellent permeability with low to medium salinity, which, as shown by the IWQI, can be used for irrigation with moderate restrictions. The drinking water quality index also indicated “good” to “poor” water quality. The composition of the groundwater shows that it can be used for irrigation and drinking, but with some measure of restraint. The results of the study will benefit water resource managers and policymakers.
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| spelling | doaj-art-e52f6df368b9434d92d8fb1be8154bde2025-08-20T03:28:43ZengUniversità degli Studi di FirenzeJournal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development2240-28022025-07-01119110.36253/jaeid-17814Hydro-geochemical Characterization and Groundwater Quality Assessment of Mariri Aquifer, Kano, NigeriaChristian Chinweuba Onoyima0Clifford Baba Okpanachi1Jibrin Noah Akoji2Department of Chemistry, Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, NigeriaDepartment of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, NigeriaDepartment of Chemistry, Base University, Abuja, NigeriaThe chemical composition of groundwater, which reflects its quality, is a product of natural and anthropogenic factors that affect its use for different purposes. This study characterizes the groundwater chemistry of the Mariri aquifer using the Piper Diagram, Chadha Diagram, and Gibbs Plot. The suitability of the groundwater for irrigation was assessed using some irrigation quality parameters such as Electrical Conductivity (EC), Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), Soluble Sodium Percentage (SSP or %Na), Permeability Index (PI), Residual Sodium Bicarbonate (RSBC), Magnesium Adsorption Ratio (MAR), Wilcox Diagram, and Irrigation Water Quality Index (IWQI). In contrast, a weighted arithmetic water quality index was used to evaluate its suitability for drinking. The results show that the groundwater is hard freshwater of Ca-Mg-HCO3. The major process governing groundwater chemistry is the dissolution of carbonate rock. The Irrigation water quality parameters also indicate that the groundwater has excellent permeability with low to medium salinity, which, as shown by the IWQI, can be used for irrigation with moderate restrictions. The drinking water quality index also indicated “good” to “poor” water quality. The composition of the groundwater shows that it can be used for irrigation and drinking, but with some measure of restraint. The results of the study will benefit water resource managers and policymakers. https://www.jaeid.it/index.php/jaeid/article/view/17814Irrigation water qualitygroundwaterhydrochemistryWQIParametersPiper |
| spellingShingle | Christian Chinweuba Onoyima Clifford Baba Okpanachi Jibrin Noah Akoji Hydro-geochemical Characterization and Groundwater Quality Assessment of Mariri Aquifer, Kano, Nigeria Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development Irrigation water quality groundwater hydrochemistry WQI Parameters Piper |
| title | Hydro-geochemical Characterization and Groundwater Quality Assessment of Mariri Aquifer, Kano, Nigeria |
| title_full | Hydro-geochemical Characterization and Groundwater Quality Assessment of Mariri Aquifer, Kano, Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Hydro-geochemical Characterization and Groundwater Quality Assessment of Mariri Aquifer, Kano, Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hydro-geochemical Characterization and Groundwater Quality Assessment of Mariri Aquifer, Kano, Nigeria |
| title_short | Hydro-geochemical Characterization and Groundwater Quality Assessment of Mariri Aquifer, Kano, Nigeria |
| title_sort | hydro geochemical characterization and groundwater quality assessment of mariri aquifer kano nigeria |
| topic | Irrigation water quality groundwater hydrochemistry WQI Parameters Piper |
| url | https://www.jaeid.it/index.php/jaeid/article/view/17814 |
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