Open AccessReview of groundwater potentials and groundwater hydrochemistry of semi-arid Hadejia-Yobe Basin, North-eastern Nigeria
Author(s) -
Saadu Umar Wali,
Ibrahim Mustapha Dankani,
Sharafudeen Dahiru Abubakar,
Murtala Abubakar Gada,
Abdulqadir Abubakar Usman,
Ibrahim Mohammad Shera,
Kabiru Jega Umar
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of geological research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2630-4961
DOI - 10.30564/jgr.v2i2.2140
Subject(s) - hydrogeology , groundwater , aquifer , arid , structural basin , hydrology (agriculture) , geology , water quality , borehole , irrigation , environmental science , water resource management , geomorphology , paleontology , ecology , geotechnical engineering , biology
Understanding the hydrochemical and hydrogeological physiognomies of subsurface water in a semi-arid region is important for the effective management of water resources. This paper presents a thorough review of the hydrogeology and hydrochemistry of the Hadejia-Yobe basin. The hydrochemical and hydrogeological configurations as reviewed indicated that the Chad Formation is the prolific aquifer in the basin. Boreholes piercing the Gundumi formation have a depth ranging from 20-85 meters. The hydrochemical composition of groundwater revealed water of excellent quality, as all the studied parameters were found to have concentrations within WHO and Nigeria’s standard for drinking water quality. However, further studies are required for further evaluation of water quality index, heavy metal pollution index, and irrigation water quality. Also, geochemical, and stable isotope analysis is required for understanding the provenance of salinity and hydrogeochemical controls on groundwater in the basin.