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Geo-electrical resistivity–based study to estimate the aquifer parameters—a study in parts of Yamuna Nagar District, Haryana State, North India

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Transmissivity and hydraulic conductivity are essential parameters for understanding the behavior and characteristics of aquifers, and useful for framing of ground water sustainability and management aspects. After well construction and subsequent analysis of pumping test data (PTDA), the aquifer parameters can be determined. In the study area, the drilling methods are not anticipated for construction of tube wells uniformly, but the area has an ideal ground water recharge and flow conditions. The hydrogeological data gaps of aquifer parameters are observed in the study area. Keeping in view, the database is generated by using geo-electrical resistivity survey. Further, these are validated with ground truth (limited hydrogeological studies of yield test, existing lithological, and transmissivity data), and in this queue, other researchers had not yet been discussed for this type of terrain. The authors discussed the importance of geophysical results for generation of hydrogeological data without drilling and said about the optimal time saving, labor costs, and financial burdens. The study area is categorized in two segments based on the geological variations—Siwalik piedmont area (zone 1) and alluvial plains (zone 2). There were 30 numbers of vertical electrical soundings (VES) conducted in the area and resulted to derive the aquifer disposition and aquifer parameter (modeled transmissivity “T”). The VES-based modeled transmissivity (T) value trend follows < 1000m2/day (Siwaliks), 1000–3000 m2/day (alluvial plains), whereas the aquifer potential yield ranges are observed < 1000 lpm (Siwaliks) and 1000–1500 lpm (alluvial plains), respectively. The validated results reveal that that an aquifer’s yield/discharge rate is proportional to the “T” component and also beneficial for producing hydrogeological data without drilling.

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The authors thank Dr. S. K. Jain, Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Chandigarh, for encouraging to publish this work. The authors thank Dr. Shailesh Bhatnagar, Jr., geophysicist, for his valuable support during the study and thank to hydrogeologists of CGWB, North Western Region, CGWB, Chandigarh, for the valuable support in technical discussions. Special thanks to Dr. Sashikanth, Jr., geophysicist, Dr. F. Alam, and Dr. P.K. Nayak, Scientist-D, for their technical advises and suggestions during the preparation of the reports. Thanks are also due to Dr. B. K. Purandara for his overall encouragement and moral support during preparation of technical reports. The authors are thanked and highly acknowledged to reviewers and editor-in-chief of Arabian Journal of Geosciences, as well as the entire team of the esteemed journal for their constructive help during peer review of this publication.

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    Anantha Rao Duragasi

  2. Department of Marine Geology and Geophysics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, 682016, India

    Joji Vasantha Sukumaran

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Duragasi, A.R., Sukumaran, J.V. Geo-electrical resistivity–based study to estimate the aquifer parameters—a study in parts of Yamuna Nagar District, Haryana State, North India. Arab J Geosci 16, 584 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-023-11691-9

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