Evaluation of Groundwater Potential in Bakarare Village Using Electrical Method

Abstract

This study assesses the groundwater potential of Bakarare village in Minjibir Local Government Area (LGA), Kano State, Nigeria, using electrical resistivity methods. Geographically, the village lies between latitudes 12°10′0″N to 12°13′30″N and longitudes 8°32′30″E to 8°36′0″E. A total of 46 Vertical Electrical Soundings (VES) were conducted using the Schlumberger array configuration. The collected data were processed, modeled, and interpreted to delineate subsurface layers, evaluate aquifer thicknesses, and identify recharge zones. The findings revealed promising groundwater potential zones at depths ranging from 60.7 m to 72 m, with aquifer thicknesses between 56 m and 67.54 m. Laterite layers with thicknesses ranging from 1.54 m to 2.1 m (thin) and 2.25 m to 2.98 m (moderate) were identified as suitable for water infiltration and recharge to deeper aquifers. These results underscore the effectiveness of electrical resistivity methods for groundwater exploration and provide a scientific basis for addressing the village’s critical water scarcity challenges.