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Hydrogeological mapping of Ibadan
Hydrogeology, geology and geophysics were used to study the groundwater potentials of Ibadan and its environs. These potentials include quantity, quality and availability of groundwater to the masses of the people. Due to the factor of affordability, hand dug wells are more in use than deep bore holes which are exclusively for the rich. \r\n\r\nRecords from 690 sample points such as wells, bore holes, streams and the results from ninety-three (93) analyzed water samples form the basis of conclusion and recommendations in this report.\r\n\r\nChemical analysis shows HCO3+CO3 dominated water with low to medium salinity hazard. Nitrate is too low there by allaying the fear of present level of contamination. \r\n\r\nIncident of groundwater contamination by leachates could be a problem in the immediate future because of indiscriminate dumping of solid wastes in unauthorized locations and river system. Lowering of groundwater level due to over extraction should be prevented with appropriate laws. The quality of water is fair as more than half of respondents claim they only use the water for domestic chores except drinking. Microbial contamination is average as most wells lack proper hygiene. \r\n\r\nContinuous monitoring and education is necessary to safe guard the groundwater resources of Ibadan and environs.\r\n
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- Date (Publication)
- 2006
- Presentation form
- Digital document
- Status
- Completed
- Point of contact
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Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role Author A&EG, NGSA
Publisher A&EG, NGSA
Custodian A&EG, NGSA
Point of contact Director, A&EG
Owner
- Keywords
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Geology, Groundwater contamination, Rock-water interaction, Water Level Elevation, Elemental Concentration.
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- Other constraints
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Internal only
- Denominator
- 50000
- Language
- English
- Topic category
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- Description
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Nigeria, Oyo State, Ibadan
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- Reference system identifier
- 4326
- Distribution format
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Name Version .doc
- Statement
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Inserted in the reports are the following maps (1:50,000): Location map, and Geological map.
Metadata
- File identifier
- b73f9f96-d50b-11eb-b65e-7f52ede6955e XML
- Metadata language
- English
- Date stamp
- 2021-08-04
- Metadata author
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Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role Point of contact
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