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Geophysical and geospatial methods mapped water-bearing strata and aquifer vulnerability in Pakistan. Findings reveal poor overburden protection at many sites, indicating vulnerability to surface contaminants.

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  • Hydrogeology
  • Geophysics

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  • Hilly terrain with complex geology poses challenges for groundwater extraction.
  • Previous scientific studies in the area are inadequate for effective water resource management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To model water-bearing strata and assess aquifer vulnerability using integrated geophysical and geospatial techniques.
  • To evaluate groundwater potential and subsurface lithology in Sehnsa town, Pakistan.

Main Methods:

  • Employed 30 vertical electrical soundings (VES) stations with Schlumberger configuration.
  • Analyzed geoelectrical parameters including true resistivity, layer thickness, and Dar-Zarrouk parameters.
  • Integrated geophysical data with geospatial analysis for spatial modeling.

Main Results:

  • Delineated subsurface lithology comprising topsoil, clayey sand, sandstone, and boulder clays.
  • Identified high-resistivity sandstone in the southwest with aquifer thickness up to 140m.
  • Rated aquifer protective overburden capacity as poor, moderate, and excellent at various VES stations, with many showing vulnerability.

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  • The study provides a preliminary model for efficient water resource management in the region.
  • Integrated geophysical and geospatial techniques are versatile and reliable for hydrogeological assessments.
  • Identified vulnerable sites necessitate protective measures against surface contamination.