Assessment of Groundwater Potential of Ovia-North East Local Government Area using GIS, RS, and AHP Methodologies

Groundwater plays a crucial role in supporting human activities and ecosystems. This study conducted a thorough evaluation of the significant of groundwater potential in the study area using Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques. Various thematic maps, such as those depicting lineament density, drainage density, slope, soil, precipitation, and land use land cover, were created and integrated into the analysis. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method was utilized to assign weights to each thematic map, achieving a consistency index of 0.61. By employing weighted overlay analysis, these thematic maps were amalgamated to generate a final groundwater potential map, revealing areas with significant groundwater availability. The results of this study are highly relevant for guiding the selection of potential sites for groundwater exploitation, contributing to a more informed and sustainable management of groundwater resources in the study area. This approach enhances the understanding of groundwater resources and offers a practical framework for future groundwater management strategies.

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