Geospatial delineation and mapping of groundwater potential in Embu County, Kenya

Integration of Remote Sensing (RS) and the Geographical Information System (GIS) approaches in the field of groundwater resources management is a breakthrough. The RS and GIS geospatial approaches can enhance the assessment, monitoring, and conservation of groundwater resources. In this study, RS and GIS geospatial techniques were applied with the aim of identifying groundwater potential zones in Embu County, Kenya, based on selected multi influencing factors. Lineament layer was obtained by processing Landsat 8 ETM+ image using Principal Component Analysis in ENVI®4.7 and automatic extraction from Principal Component Image using the LINE module in Geomatica software. The resultant groundwater potential map showed that approximately 78% of the total area ranged from ‘high’ to ‘very high’ zones indicating that almost half of the study area has good groundwater potential. About 20% showed moderate potential while only 2% fell under the low potential zone. The proposed study approach can be used as a new way of modeling geospatial data for identification and mapping of groundwater potential zones. The study findings are useful to first-hand information planners and local authorities for assessment, planning, management and administration of groundwater resources in Embu County.

Download Full-text

Application of Remote Sensing, GIS and Hydrogeophysics to Groundwater Exploration in parts of Lagos Metropolis: A case study of Oshodi/Isolo LGA

Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology - March 2018 ◽

10.36263/nijest.2019.01.0091 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 41-55 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

E. E. Epuh ◽

K. A. Sanni ◽

M. J. Orji

Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Groundwater Resources ◽

Groundwater Potential ◽

Remote Sensing And Gis ◽

Groundwater Potential Zone ◽

Landsat 8 ◽

Potential Zone ◽

Groundwater Potential Zones ◽

Thematic Maps ◽

Groundwater Availability

Productivity through groundwater is quite high as compared to surface water, but groundwater resources have not yet been properly exploited. The present study is used to delineate various groundwater potential zones for the assessment of groundwater availability in Lagos metropolis using remote sensing and GIS and hydrogeophysics techniques. Landsat 8, SRTM, geological, soil, and rainfall data were used in the study to prepare various thematic maps, viz., geomorphological, slope, soil, lineament density, rainfall and land use maps. On the basis of relative contribution of each of these maps towards groundwater potential, the weight of each thematic map have been selected and assigned to each map. Hydrogeophysics investigation using Vertical Electric Sounding (VES) was applied to validate the remote sensing and GIS results. All the thematic maps have been registered with one another through ground control points and integrated using the weighted overlay method in GIS for computing groundwater potential index. Based on the methological approach, the ground water potential zones were delineated. The results showed that there are five categories of groundwater potential zones within the study area in which percentage values were contained in each of the categories thereby making major portion of the study area “high” and “moderate” prospect while a few scattered areas have “low” prospect. The very high potential areas are mainly concentrated along the River Alluvium while the “very low” prospect are majorly where there is sand and clay. The best groundwater potential zone is in the southern part due to the presence of fractures, swamp soils which have high infiltration ability and the presence of waterbody which is chiefly accountable for the groundwater recharge in any area. The VES data showed the depth of the aquifer for good water and the polluted aquifer within the study area.

Download Full-text

Determination of groundwater potential distribution of Ceylanpinar plain (Turkey) in Upper Mesopotamia by using geographical information techniques and Fuzzy-AHP with MCDM

Water Science & Technology Water Supply ◽

10.2166/ws.2021.268 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mehmet Fatih Dilekoglu ◽

Veysel Aslan

Keyword(s):

Global Climate ◽

Fuzzy Ahp ◽

Groundwater Resources ◽

Groundwater Potential ◽

Geographical Information ◽

Groundwater Potential Zone ◽

Potential Zone ◽

Groundwater Potential Zones ◽

Yield Data ◽

Potential Region

Abstract The Ceylanpinar Plain is an important part of Upper Mesopotamia and one of the largest plains of Turkey, is in danger of facing water scarcity due to global climate change. For this reason, the potential of Groundwater Resources is important. In this study, groundwater potential zones in the Ceylanpinar Plain basin were investigated utilizing a weighted overlay analysis method combined with fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approaches and geoinformation technologies. The groundwater potential zone map was created using ten theme layers that were produced and processed in a GIS environment (GPZM). After that, possible groundwater zones were identified and classified into five categories: very good, good, medium, poor, and very poor. By assessing the present open well distribution and yield data of selected wells within the research catchment, the predicted GWPZ (groundwater potential zones) was confirmed. As a result, 17% of the study area was found to be very good, 39% good, 20% moderate, 21.4% poor and 2.6% very poor. This study provides a key estimate and crucial information for regional water administrators and officials in southeast Turkey by giving a map of the groundwater potential region, in order to ensure sustainable groundwater management.

Download Full-text

Mapping of Groundwater potential zones in Lingasugur Taluk in North-eastern part of Karnataka, India using Remote Sensing, GIS and multi-criteria data analysis

Disaster Advances ◽

10.25303/1412da1322 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (12) ◽

pp. 13-22

Author(s):

Ajgaonkar Swanand ◽

S. Manjunatha

Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Groundwater Resources ◽

Drainage Density ◽

Groundwater Potential ◽

Groundwater Exploration ◽

Geographical Information ◽

Groundwater Potential Zones ◽

Thematic Maps ◽

North Eastern

Groundwater research has evolved tremendously as presently it is the need of society. Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) are the main methods in finding the potential zones for the groundwater. They help in assessing, exploring, monitoring and conserving groundwater resources. A case study was conducted to find the groundwater potential zones in Lingasugur taluk, Raichur District, Karnataka State, India. Ten thematic maps were prepared for the study area such as geology, hydrogeomorphology, land use/ land cover, soil type, NDVI, NDWI, slope map, lineament density, rainfall and drainage density. A weighted overlay superimposed method was used after converting all the thematic maps in raster format. Thus from analysis, the classes in groundwater potential were made as very good, moderate, poor and very poor zones covering an area of 10.1 sq.km., 169.25 sq.km., 1732.31 sq.km. and 53.66 sq.km. respectively. By taking the present study into consideration, the future plans for urbanization, recharge structures and groundwater exploration sites can be decided.

Download Full-text

An Approach to Delineate Potential Groundwater Zones in Kilinochchi District, Sri Lanka, Using GIS Techniques

10.20944/preprints202108.0206.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Vyddiyaratnam Pathmanandakumar ◽

Nadarajapillai Thasarathan ◽

Manjula Ranagalage

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Groundwater Resources ◽

Groundwater Potential ◽

Geographic Information ◽

Groundwater Potential Zone ◽

Potential Zone ◽

Groundwater Potential Zones ◽

Thematic Layers ◽

Potential Groundwater ◽

Very High

The scarcity of surface water resources in the dry season in the Kilinochchi district increases the demand for freshwater. Therefore, the existing groundwater resources should be managed to overcome the situation. Several authors worldwide have published studies on the delineation of potential groundwater zone. However, only a few studies addressed the delineation of potential groundwater zones in the Kilinochchi district. This study aims to delineate potential groundwater zones in Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka using integrated Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems, and Analytic Hierarchy Process techniques. Groundwater potential zones are demarcated for the Kilinochchi district by overlaying thematic layers: geology, geomorphology, land use/land cover, soil types, drainage density, slope, lineament, and rainfall. Saaty's scale was applied to the assigned weights of the chosen thematic layers and their features. The thematic layers were integrated into a Geographic Information System, and a weighted overlay analysis is carried out to delineate groundwater zones. Thus the resultant map is categorized into five different potential zones: very low, low, moderate, high, and very high. It was found that the very high groundwater potential zone is mainly found in the north-eastern part of the study area covering 111.26 km2. The upper north-western, middle, and eastern parts of the study area fall within the high groundwater potential zone covering about 507.74 km2. The moderate groundwater potential zones (309.89 km2) mainly occurred in the western part, and the extreme west part of the study area falls under low (207.78 km2) and very low (59.12 km2) zones. The groundwater potential map was validated with the existing seventy-nine wells, which indicated a good prediction accuracy of 81.8%. This research will help policymakers better manage the Kilinochchi district's groundwater resources and gives scope for further research into groundwater exploration in the area.

Download Full-text

Using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques for Delineation of Groundwater Potential Zones - A Case Study of the Titel Municipality, Serbia

10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-22150 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mirjana Radulović ◽

Tijana Đorđević ◽

Nastasija Grujić ◽

Branislav Pejak ◽

Sanja Brdar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Groundwater Resources ◽

Drainage Density ◽

Groundwater Potential ◽

Groundwater Potential Zone ◽

Potential Zone ◽

Groundwater Potential Zones ◽

Gis And Remote Sensing ◽

Freshwater Resource ◽

Artificial Surface

Dramatic population growth and climate change lead to an increasing demand for groundwater resources. According to The 2018 edition of the United Nations World Water Development Report, nearly 6 billion people will face severe water scarcity by 2050. Groundwater represents the world&#8217;s largest available freshwater resource and it is essential for domestic purpose, industrial, and agricultural uses. Therefore, it is very important to identify the potential locations for new groundwater zones development. Here, we utilized geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) techniques for the delineation of groundwater potential zones in the Titel Municipality, located in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina. The groundwater in the study area is affected by elevation difference, agricultural production, and its geographical position. Titel Municipality has a very good agriculture potential that can be only fully exploited by improving groundwater management. Considering that, for the delineation of groundwater potential zones we prepared 6 thematic layers such as geology, geomorphology, land use/land cover, soil, drainage density, and slope. According to their relevant importance in groundwater occurrence, all layers and their features were assigned weights using the Saaty&#8217;s scale. Weights of layers were normalized using analytical hierarchical process techniques (AHP). Finally, layers were integrated and overlaid using QGIS software for generating the Groundwater Potential Zone (GWPZ) map of the study area. As a result, the groundwater potential zones in the Titel Municipality were characterized and classified into five classes as very good (7.13%), good (35.44%), moderate (21.27%), poor (31.41%) and very poor (3.11%). With these techniques, we showed that very good and good groundwater zones are predominantly located in the alluvial plain and the lower river terrace, while poor zones mostly evident on the landform of the loess plateau and artificial surface. The GWPZ map will serve as a useful guide for sustainable management and utilization of the region as well as to improve the irrigation facility and develop the agriculture productivity of the area.

Download Full-text

USING THE GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) AND REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES FOR MAPPING THE GROUNDWATER POTENTIAL ZONES IN KG TIMBANG DAYANG, KOTA BELUD, SABAH

Water Conservation and Management ◽

10.26480/wcm.01.2020.57.60 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 57-60

Author(s):

Zulherry Isnain ◽

Siti Nadia Abd Ghaffar

Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Information System ◽

Geographical Information System ◽

Groundwater Potential ◽

Geographical Information ◽

Groundwater Potential Zones ◽

Thematic Maps ◽

Potential Map ◽

Groundwater Potential Map ◽

Remote Sensing Techniques

The growing demand for groundwater is due to several reasons such as the increment of population, agriculture, pollution, industrialization and urbanization. This study aims to map the groundwater potential zones by using the Geographical Information System (GIS) with remote sensing techniques in the study area. The study area is located at Kg Timbang Dayang and its surrounding at Kota Belud, Sabah. Eight parameters were studied that affect the occurrence of groundwater in the study area. Those parameters are obtained from existing maps, remote sensing imagery and associated databases. The parameters are; lithology, rainfall distribution, drainage density, lineament density, soil types, elevation, slope steepness and landuse. All these parameters will be used to create the thematic maps based on the given weightage values. Finally, all the thematic maps will be integrated to produce the final groundwater potential map of the study area. The groundwater potential map is classified into three categories which are low, moderate and high.

Download Full-text

Regional Assessment of Groundwater Potential Zone Using Remote Sensing, GIS and Multi Criteria Decision Analysis Techniques

NIGERIAN ANNALS OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES ◽

10.46912/napas.201 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (3b) ◽

pp. 99-111

Author(s):

JS Ejepu

Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Decision Analysis ◽

Groundwater Resources ◽

Groundwater Potential ◽

Groundwater Exploration ◽

Groundwater Potential Zone ◽

Potential Zone ◽

Groundwater Potential Zones ◽

Resource Exploitation ◽

Multi Criteria Decision Analysis

The growing demand for freshwater for domestic and industrial purposes is a current challenge in the Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority area. Consequently, there is heavy demand for groundwater resources to meet this need. This challenge has worsened due to the non-incorporation of integrated methods in groundwater exploration campaigns. Innovative scientific principles and quantitative assessment of groundwater resources are required for sustainable and proper management of the resources. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to exploit the potential application of remote sensing, Geographic Information System (GIS), and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) techniques in mapping groundwater potential zones. To achieve this, seven factors deemed to have significant control over the occurrence and movement of groundwater viz. geology, lineament density, slope, drainage density, rainfall, land-use/land cover, and soil class were produced. These factors were assigned weights and normalized with respect to their relative contributions to groundwater occurrence using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). This resulted in groundwater potential zones that have been classified into four: Very good, Good, Moderate and Poor representing 7%, 27%, 43%, and 23% respectively. This result represents groundwater potential in the area and should be used as a preliminary reference in selecting prospective sites for detailed groundwater resource exploitation

Download Full-text

Exploration of groundwater potential zones using analytical hierarchical process (AHP) approach in the Godavari river basin of Maharashtra in India

Applied Water Science ◽

10.1007/s13201-021-01518-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

Author(s):

J. Rajesh ◽

Chaitanya B. Pande ◽

Sunil A. Kadam ◽

Sunil D. Gorantiwar ◽

Mukund G. Shinde

Keyword(s):

Analytical Hierarchy Process ◽

Groundwater Resources ◽

Groundwater Potential ◽

Geographical Information ◽

Groundwater Potential Zone ◽

Potential Zone ◽

Overlay Analysis ◽

Weighted Overlay ◽

Weighted Overlay Analysis ◽

Hierarchy Process

AbstractTotal natural and groundwater resources play the most crucial role in developing ecological, biological and socioeconomic doings. Various parameters like land use, geology, elevation, slope, lineament, lineament density, drainage density and geomorphology affect the groundwater development of recharge and its accessibility. In this research, geographical information system (GIS), remote sensing, weighted overlay analysis and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) methods have been used for groundwater prospects mapping, and identifying suitable solutions site for soil and water conservation structures. To calculate the weights were assigned to every layers component in the determination of affecting factors. The weighted overlay analysis (WOA) tool is applied to give the sub-parameter ratings based on the scientific literature. The final map of potential groundwater zone map has prepared using Arc GIS 10.1 software and AHP methods. About 49.71% of the areas fall under the 'good potential zone, 41.05% falls under the 'moderate potential zone', and 9.22% falls under the 'poor zone by using AHP technique. Groundwater potential zone map is depend on the weighted overlay analysis and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) methods. The highest GWP is located in the lower part of the basin due to the best surface runoff gathering, infiltration situations and subsurface storage volume. The present study procedure, methods and outcomes can be valuable to estimate the suitable groundwater zones parallel to improve the dry land area in the semi-arid and arid regions of India.

Download Full-text

Modeling Groundwater Potential Zone in a Semi-Arid Region of Aseer Using Fuzzy-AHP and Geoinformation Techniques

Water ◽

10.3390/w11122656 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

pp. 2656 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Javed Mallick ◽

Roohul Abad Khan ◽

Mohd Ahmed ◽

Saeed Dhafer Alqadhi ◽

Majed Alsubih ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Fuzzy Ahp ◽

Groundwater Resources ◽

Groundwater Potential ◽

Groundwater Potential Zone ◽

Potential Zone ◽

Groundwater Potential Zones ◽

Yield Data ◽

Good Potential ◽

Semi Arid

Saudi Arabia’s arid and semi-arid regions suffer from water scarcity because of climatic constraints and rapid growth of domestic and industrial water uses. The growing demand for high-quality water supplies and to reduce the dependency on desalination creates an urgent need to explore groundwater resources as an alternative. The weighted overlay analysis method using the fuzzy-analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) techniques combined with geoinformation technology was used in this study to explore the groundwater potential zones in the Itwad-Khamis watershed of Saudi Arabia. Twelve thematic layers were prepared and processed in a GIS setting to produce the groundwater potential zone map (GPZM). Subsequently, potential groundwater areas were delineated and drawn into five classes: very good potential, good potential, moderate potential, poor potential, and very poor potential. The estimated GWPZ (groundwater potential zones) was validated by analyzing the existing open wells distribution and the yield data of selected wells within the studied watershed. With this quality-based zoning, it was found that 82% of existing wells were located in a very good and good potential area. The statistical analysis showed that 14.6% and 28.8% of the total area were under very good and good, while 27.3% and 20.2% were accounted for the moderate and poor potential zone, respectively. To achieve sustainable groundwater management in the Aseer region, Saudi Arabia, this research provided a primary estimate and significant insights for local water managers and authorities by providing groundwater potential zone map.

Download Full-text

Mapping Groundwater Potential for Irrigation, by Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing Techniques: A Case Study of District Lower Dir, Pakistan

Atmosphere ◽

10.3390/atmos12060669 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (6) ◽

pp. 669

Author(s):

Abid Sarwar ◽

Sajid Rashid Ahmad ◽

Muhammad Ishaq Asif Rehmani ◽

Muhammad Asif Javid ◽

Shazia Gulzar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Water Table ◽

Groundwater Potential ◽

Geographical Information ◽

Groundwater Potential Zone ◽

Potential Zone ◽

Relative Significance ◽

High Good ◽

Groundwater Potentiality ◽

Very High

The changing climate and global warming have rendered existing surface water insufficient, which is projected to adversely influence the irrigated farming systems globally. Consequently, groundwater demand has increased significantly owing to increasing population and demand for plant-based foods especially in South Asia and Pakistan. This study aimed to determine the potential areas for groundwater use for agriculture sector development in the study area Lower Dir District. ArcGIS 10.4 was utilized for geospatial analysis, which is referred to as Multi Influencing Factor (MIF) methodology. Seven parameters including land cover, geology, soil, rainfall, underground faults (liniment) density, drainage density, and slope, were utilized for delineation purpose. Considering relative significance and influence of each parameter in the groundwater recharge rating and weightage was given and potential groundwater areas were classified into very high, high, good, and poor. The result of classification disclosed that the areas of 113.10, 659.38, 674.68, and 124.17 km2 had very high, high, good, and poor potential for groundwater agricultural uses, respectively. Field surveys for water table indicated groundwater potentiality, which was high for Kotkay and Lalqila union councils having shallow water table. However, groundwater potentiality was poor in Zimdara, Khal, and Talash, characterized with a very deep water table. Moreover, the study effectively revealed that remote sensing and GIS could be developed as potent tools for mapping potential sites for groundwater utilization. Furthermore, MIF technique could be a suitable approach for delineation of groundwater potential zone, which can be applied for further research in different areas.

Download Full-text