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Civil and Environmental Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-5790 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0514 (Online) Vol.3, No.8, 2013 32 Groundwater Research and Development Potential in Auchi Polytechnic-Philipa Idogho Campus Abdulasisi Titi UMORU*, Edwin .O. OYATHELEMITunde, Usman Nurudeen SULE. Dept. of Mineral Resources Engineering Tech., School of Engineering Technology, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi. E-mail: [email protected] , [email protected] . [email protected] This Research is Initiated & Co-Ordinated by DR. (Mrs) Philipa .O. Idogho, the Rector of Auchi Polytechnic, We acknowledge her kind support and negotiation with the research sponsor- ETF research and development for underground water potential in Nigeria (2010). Abstract The immediate need of water is very vital to every organism therefore its availability and provision becomes very essential to life. As a result this study focused on the provision of quality ground water for sustainability of staff and students of Auchi polytechnic and its environs. It carried out conduction of resistivity sounding at the site and interpretation of the field Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) data to obtain geo-electric parameters. Determination of the hydrogeological characteristics of the subsurface at the site based on geo-electric and available geologic information reveal the possible of water availability. It recommended that a suitable drilling rig that can effectively drill to the required specifications and depth should be mobilized to site for subsequent projects. Keywords: Lithology, Depth, Geological survey, Ground water, ETF, Campus 1. Heading 1 Introduction The basic need and sustenance of man is water. As a result of its immediate needs to animal, plant and others, water availability and provision becomes very essential to life. According to Mulla, Syed, Abed and Pardhan (2011) observed that water is essential for life on the earth and any other planet and further explained that it is the fundamental right to get pollution free water to the every individual. The pollution of surface water can be treated with different techniques. It is very difficult to get purified ground water. In the Marathwada region from ancient times the people were using ground water for day-to-day use and drinking purpose. Groundwater resource development is a very viable means of meeting the ever increasing needs of our teeming population for potable water. Groundwater abstraction is more commonly done through borehole drilling. The amazing rates of failure recorded in the past drilling works have necessitated the absolute need for pre-drilling investigations (Fasunwon, Ayeni and Lawal, 2010). Geophysical methods have been very useful in determining the geological sequence and structure of the subsurface rocks by the measurement of their physical properties. Although there are varieties of geophysical techniques, which could be used in groundwater exploration, electrical resistivity method has proved reliable in delineating zones of relatively low resistivity signatory of saturated strata in various geologic terrains (Odejobi, 1999). Some chemical constituents are expected of ground water. For instance in the study of Majolagbe, Kasali and Ghaniyu (2011), the following chemical observations were recorded and helped to shape the study in Lagos suburban for ground water project. The chemicals are Cd, Fe, Cu Zn Mg and Na which were determined using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Buck scientific 210VGP model). The study confirmed that concentration of Pb, Fe and Cd found in Isolo study area were higher than WHO health based guideline values, indicating possible impact of landfill on the groundwater quality. This raises the question of toxicities of these elements, hence pose potential threat to man. Most of the nutritive metals analysed (Na, Zn, and Cu) in Isolo samples maintained strong positive correlation with r values ≥ 0.8 showing possible common source, unlike Ifo water samples that had all the metals analysed found within the WHO standards for drinking water. Ifo groundwater is soft with pH within the WHO acceptable range for drinking water while Isolo water is moderately hard, acidic in nature; hence require further treatment for it to be potable. In the ground water study of the Auchi Polytechnic presents a different view point based on the location, depth, geophysical analysis and Lethological laboratory test conducted before embarking on the project in the survey site. In addition, the total field operations and data acquisition at the site lasted for two days and follow the execution of the ground water project. 1.1Research Objective The primary objective of this investigation focuses on the followings: Conduction of Resistivity sounding at the site and interpretation of the field Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) data to obtain geo-electric parameters.

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Groundwater Research and Development Potential in Auchi

Polytechnic-Philipa Idogho Campus

Abdulasisi Titi UMORU*, Edwin .O. OYATHELEMI,Tunde, Usman Nurudeen SULE.

Dept. of Mineral Resources Engineering Tech., School of Engineering Technology, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi.

E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]. [email protected]

This Research is Initiated & Co-Ordinated by DR. (Mrs) Philipa .O. Idogho, the Rector of Auchi Polytechnic,

We acknowledge her kind support and negotiation with the research sponsor- ETF research and development for

underground water potential in Nigeria (2010).

Abstract

The immediate need of water is very vital to every organism therefore its availability and provision becomes

very essential to life. As a result this study focused on the provision of quality ground water for sustainability of

staff and students of Auchi polytechnic and its environs. It carried out conduction of resistivity sounding at the

site and interpretation of the field Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) data to obtain geo-electric parameters.

Determination of the hydrogeological characteristics of the subsurface at the site based on geo-electric and

available geologic information reveal the possible of water availability. It recommended that a suitable drilling

rig that can effectively drill to the required specifications and depth should be mobilized to site for subsequent

projects.

Keywords: Lithology, Depth, Geological survey, Ground water, ETF, Campus

1. Heading 1 Introduction

The basic need and sustenance of man is water. As a result of its immediate needs to animal, plant and others,

water availability and provision becomes very essential to life. According to Mulla, Syed, Abed and Pardhan

(2011) observed that water is essential for life on the earth and any other planet and further explained that it is

the fundamental right to get pollution free water to the every individual. The pollution of surface water can be

treated with different techniques. It is very difficult to get purified ground water. In the Marathwada region from

ancient times the people were using ground water for day-to-day use and drinking purpose. Groundwater

resource development is a very viable means of meeting the ever increasing needs of our teeming population for

potable water. Groundwater abstraction is more commonly done through borehole drilling. The amazing rates of

failure recorded in the past drilling works have necessitated the absolute need for pre-drilling investigations

(Fasunwon, Ayeni and Lawal, 2010). Geophysical methods have been very useful in determining the geological

sequence and structure of the subsurface rocks by the measurement of their physical properties. Although there

are varieties of geophysical techniques, which could be used in groundwater exploration, electrical resistivity

method has proved reliable in delineating zones of relatively low resistivity signatory of saturated strata in

various geologic terrains (Odejobi, 1999). Some chemical constituents are expected of ground water. For

instance in the study of Majolagbe, Kasali and Ghaniyu (2011), the following chemical observations were

recorded and helped to shape the study in Lagos suburban for ground water project. The chemicals are Cd, Fe,

Cu Zn Mg and Na which were determined using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Buck scientific

210VGP model). The study confirmed that concentration of Pb, Fe and Cd found in Isolo study area were higher

than WHO health based guideline values, indicating possible impact of landfill on the groundwater quality. This

raises the question of toxicities of these elements, hence pose potential threat to man. Most of the nutritive

metals analysed (Na, Zn, and Cu) in Isolo samples maintained strong positive correlation with r values ≥ 0.8

showing possible common source, unlike Ifo water samples that had all the metals analysed found within the

WHO standards for drinking water. Ifo groundwater is soft with pH within the WHO acceptable range for

drinking water while Isolo water is moderately hard, acidic in nature; hence require further treatment for it to be

potable.

In the ground water study of the Auchi Polytechnic presents a different view point based on the location, depth,

geophysical analysis and Lethological laboratory test conducted before embarking on the project in the survey

site. In addition, the total field operations and data acquisition at the site lasted for two days and follow the

execution of the ground water project.

1.1Research Objective

The primary objective of this investigation focuses on the followings:

• Conduction of Resistivity sounding at the site and interpretation of the field Vertical Electrical

Sounding (VES) data to obtain geo-electric parameters.

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• Determination of the hydrogeological characteristics of the subsurface at the site based on geo-electric

and available geologic information.

• Making an appropriate recommendations for the planning and execution of a viable groundwater

abstraction project (at the site) through borehole drilling

• Production of groundwater and quality distribution in the study area.

• Installation of a treatment plant unit.

1.2 Study Area: Site location and description

The geophysical exploration was carried out within Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria. VES 1 is

approximately defined by the geographical coordinates of latitude N070 02’44.4” and Longitude E0060 16’11.8”.

The observed elevation above the mean sea level is 213 m.

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Source: Authors’ Extract of Auchi and its environments, 2012.

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Source: Authors’ Geological Map of Auchi and its environments, 2012.

2. Material and Method of Study

In this project, most materials employ involve geophysical survey, site clearing, mud pit construction,

mobilization of equipment/personnel, drilling operation, excavation for tank foundation, chain design for tank

foundation, casing of the borehole, gravel packing of the borehole, pump installation/pump testing, fabrication of

the tank/stanchion , excavation for pipe laying, distribution points/reticulation, fetching points, treatment unit,

painting of the stanchion/Tank, fencing of borehole perimeter, diagrams/pictures, financial breakdown,

geophysical results, Some of our challenges/constrains. For illustrative purpose see the features below:

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The Physical diagram of the project execution

Figure 2 a and b Terrameter and reels

Figure 2 a and b Terrameter and mud pit

2.1 Field procedure

The groundwater exploration carried out at the site was done using electrical resistivity sounding techniques

(VES). This was achieved with the aid of ABEM AC Terrameter and other field accessories. Geographical

coordinates and elevations were obtained from the GARMIN GPS map 76CSx’ set.

Three Vertical electrical sounding (VES) were done at the site using Schlumberger array. The total spread length

(i.e. AB/2) attained for the three VES points within the limit of the available space were 500m, 350m, and 150m.

However, the artificially generated electrical signal can hardly go beyond AB>2Km. This is why resistivity

sounding is best suited for groundwater and not petroleum exploration (Kearey and Brooks, 1988).

The Physical diagram of the project execution

Figure 2 a and b drilling rig and chemical mixture of drilling mud

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Figure 2 a and b stanchion stands and overhead tank under construction

Figure 2 a and b pump testing of borehole water

3. Geology and Hydrogeology Desktop study and field observations show that the geologic material underlying the site belongs to the Ajali

formation. The formation hitherto known as upper coal measure is made up of false-bedded sandstone, thin

lenticular shales, coal and pebbly gravel. The texture is variable but generally speaking, it is coarse.

Hydrogeological formation is a good prospect and it is often associated with fairly deep water table conditions.

4. Data Presentation

The quantitative interpretations of the resistivity sounding curves were done to obtain the geoelectric parameters

(i.e. layer thicknesses and resistivities) with the aid computer assisted iteration techniques.

Table 1: Geographical Coordinates and Elevations of Sampled Points

S/N

Description

Position

Elevation

(m) Latitude [N] Longitude [E]

1 VES1 07O02’44.4” 006

O16’11.8’’ 213

2 VES 2 07002’50.9” 006

016’03.3” 218

3 VES 3 07002’49.1” 006

016’07.0” 216

Source: Laboratory analytical results, 2011

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Table 2: Geoelecric Parameters and Inferred Lithology [VES1]

Layer no App Res

[ohm-m]

Thickness

[m]

Lithology

1 1762 0.875 Lateritic/ Topsoil

2 110 1.13 Sub topsoil

3 1341 19.78 sandy horizon

4 10546 29.64 Resistive sandy/sandstone/clayey

layer

5 198 65.71 Saturated sandy/partly clayey horizon

6 2061 52.88 Saturated sandy/sandstone/partly

clayey layer

7 69766 - Dry /resistive sandstone layer

Source: Laboratory analytical results, 2011 lithological interpretation of VES1

Table 3: Geoelecric Parameters and Inferred Lithology [VES2]

Layer

no

App res

[ohm-m]

Thickness

[m]

Lithology

1 720 0.89 Lateritic/ Topsoil

2 5315 3.26 Sub topsoil

3 522 12.93 Clayey unit

4 9047 16.32 sandy horizon

5 736 77 56.27 Dry sandy/sandstone/Sandy/clayey

layer

6 1767 55.85 Saturated sandy/sandstone/partly

clayey layer

7 6054 - Resistive sandstone layer

Source: Laboratory analytical results, 2011 lithological interpretation of VES2

Table 4: Geoelecric Parameters and Inferred Lithology [VES3]

Layer no App res

[ohm-m]

Thickness

[m]

Lithology

1 1207 1.9 Lateritic/ Topsoil

2 2448 6.77 Sub topsoil

3 1296 5.82 Sandy/Clayey unit

4 8342 39.48 Dry sandy/sandstone-/clayey

layer

5 815 - Saturated

sandy/sandstone/partly clayey

layer

Source: Laboratory analytical results, 2011 lithological interpretation of VES3

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Table 5:

VES-1Depth (m) VES-2 Depth (m) VES-3 Depth (m)

-0.89 A Top Soil -0.875 A Top Soil -1.9 A Top Soil

-4.18 B Subsoil -2.01 B Subsoil -8.67 B Subsoil

-17.08 C Clayey Layer -21.79 C Sandy Layer -14.5 C Sandy/Clayey

Layer

-33.41 D Sandy Layer -51.44 D Resistive

Layer

-53.98 D Dry

Sandy/SSt

-90.08 E Dry

Sandy/SSt

-117.1 E Saturated

Sandy

∞ E Saturated

Layer

-145.9 F Saturated

Sandy

-170.0 F Saturated SSt

∞ G Resistive SSt ∞ G Resistive SSt

Source: Field analytical results, 2011.

Table 6: Physical Characteristic Combined Standards Results of Chemical Analysis

S/N Parameter Philipa

Idogho

Campus

Borehole

NAFDAC

Maximum

Allowed

Limits

SON

Standard

WHO

Standard

Highest

Desirable

Maximum

Permissible

1 Colour 2.0 TCU 3.0 TCU 3.0 TCU 3.0 TCU 15.0 TCU

2 Odour NS-Bent N.S N.S N.S N.S

3 Taste tasteless N.S N.S N.S N.S

4 PH at 200C 6.7 6.50-8.5 6.50-8.5 7.0-8.9 6.90-9.50

5 Turbidity ND 5.0 NTU 5.0 NTU 5.0 NTU 5.0 NTU

6 Conductivity 43.3(µS/cm) 1000(µS/cm) 1000(µS/cm) 100(µS/cm) 1200(µS/cm)

7 Total Solid 20.5mg/l 500mg/l 500mg/l 500mg/l 1500mg/l

8 Total Alkalinity 8.2mg/l 100mg/l 100mg/l 100mg/l 100mg/l

9 Phenolphthalein

Alkalinity

- 100mg/l 100mg/l 100mg/l 100mg/l

10 Chloride 53.1mg/l 100mg/l 100mg/l 200mg/l 250mg/l

11 Fluoride - 1.0mg/l 1.0mg/l 1.0mg/l 1.5mg/l

12 Copper ND 1.0mg/l 1.0mg/l 0.5mg/l 2.0mg/l

13 Iron 0.25mg/l 0.3mg/l 0.3mg/l 1mg/l 3mg/l

14 Nitrate (NO3) 0.45mg/l 10mg/l 10mg/l 10mg/l 50mg/l

15 Nitrate (NO2) 0.15mg/l 0.02mg/l 0.02mg/l 0.2mg/l 3mg/l

16 Manganese 0.06mg/l 2.0mg/l 0.05mg/l 0.1mg/l 1.0mg/l

17 Magnesium 0.02mg/l 20mg/l 0.20mg/l 20mg/l 20mg/l

18 Zinc 0.01mg/l 5.0mg/l 5.0mg/l 0.01mg/l 3.0mg/l

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19 Selenium - 0.0mg/l N/S 0.01mg/l 0.01mg/l

20 Silver - - - N/S N/S

21 Cyanide ND 0.01mg/l 0.01mg/l 0.01mg/l 0.07mg/l

22 Sulphate 1.54mg/l 100mg/l 100mg/l 250mg/l 500mg/l

23 Calcium 0.88mg/l 75mg/l 75mg/l N/S N/S

24 Aluminium ND 0.5mg/l N/S 0.2mg/l 0.2mg/l

25 Potassium 0.09mg/l 10.0mg/l 10.0mg/l N/S N/S

26 Lead ND 0.01mg/l 0.01mg/l 0.01mg/l 0.01mg/l

27 Chromium ND 0.05mg/l 0.05mg/l 0.05mg/l 0.05mg/l

28 Cadmium 0.01mg/l 0.003mg/l 0.003mg/l 0.003mg/l 0.003mg/l

29 Arsenic - 0.01mg/l 0.01mg/l 0.01mg/l 0.01mg/l

30 Barium - 0.05mg/l 0.05mg/l 0.05mg/l 0.07mg/l

31 Mercury - 0.001mg/l 0.001mg/l 0.001mg/l 0.001mg/l

32 Antimony - N/S N/S - 0.02mg/l

33 Tin - - - - 1.2µg/l

34 Nickel ND - - - 0.02mg/l

35 Total

Hardness(CaCO3)

100mg/l 100mg/l 100mg/l 500mg/l

36 Vinyl Chloride - 0mg/l 0mg/l 0mg/l 0mg/l

Source: Martlet Environmental Research Laboratory Limited Results of Chemical Analysis

5. Results and discussion

The interpreted result is presented as sounding curves and descriptive geo-electric logs/Section. Seven geo-

electric layers were resolved for VES1. Layer 1 and 2 stand for lateritic topsoil and subsoil with thicknesses

0.875m and 1.13m and Layers 3 is the sandy horizon. Layer 4 is designated as the resistive

sandy/sandstone/clayey layer. The fifth layer is the saturated sandy/ partly clayey horizon. Layer 6 is also

saturated sandy/sandstone/partly clayey unit. The seventh layer of unknown thickness is designated as the

dry/resistive sandstone horizon. VES 2 and 3 are of the same trend.

Two distinct saturated layers (i.e. Aquifers) were identified from the interpreted VES results. The first is layer 5

while the second is layer 6. The calculated thicknesses of layers 5 and 6 are 65.71m and 52.88m respectively.

Furthermore the depth to the to the base of layer 6 is 170m (561ft)

The apparent resistivity values for the saturated layers are fairly low, indicating good aquifers. In view of the

above hydrogeological and hydro-geophysical analysis, it can be deduced that groundwater resource

development through borehole drilling at the site is feasible.

Therefore the borehole at the site, a maximum drilled depth of 197m (650ft) is recommended and VES 1 is the

recommended drilling point. It is advised that the terminal drilled depth of the borehole at the site should be left

at the discretion of the site geologist and hydro-geologist, who should document and supervise the borehole

construction work in it’s entirely.

6. Conclusion and Recommendation The on-going research work is currently on phase IV with a successful completion of phase I – III. The result of

the pre-drilling geophysical investigations for groundwater resource development (through borehole construction)

carried out within Auchi Polytechnic campus, Auchi Edo State is presented in this report. Hydrogeological and

hydro-geophysical deductions made from the interpreted VES data establish the feasibility of a viable

groundwater abstraction project at the site. A total drilled depth of 197m (650ft) is recommended. In addition,

a suitable drilling rig that can effectively drill to the required specifications and depth should be mobilized to the

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site for the project. The entire (On-the-site) drilling process should be supervised and documented by a

competent and professional geologist and hydro-geologist who should also determine the final/terminal depth of

the borehole at the site.

Well design and completion processes should be anchored on the downhole lithological assessment of cuttings.

To establish water quality and portability, a full analysis of the water sample from the developed borehole should

be done at a reputable laboratory for physio-geo-chemical and biological analysis, in order to ascertain the

hydro-geochemical impurity determination of the groundwater, so as to pin-point the exalt type of water

treatment plant-unit to be installed. In addition to the pump testing a 5.5HP submersible pump was installed.

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