@article{MAKHILLRJSWM202011228938,
    title = {Subsurface Probe and Geophysical Analysis for Ground Water Flow Direction and Siting of
Dumpsites in Orogun Main Town, Delta State of Nigeria},
    journal = {Research Journal of Soil and Water Management},
    volume = {11},
    number = {2},
    pages = {9-15},
    year = {2020},
    issn = {2075-1095},
    doi = {rjswm.2020.9.15},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=2075-1095&doi=rjswm.2020.9.15},
    author = {Oseji},
    keywords = {Global positioning system,meter tape,dumpsite,borehole,groundwater,contamination and orogun},
    abstract = {A study was carried out in Orogun main town
in Ughelli North local government area of Delta state of
Nigeria to determine the best locations for dumpsite and
borehole for potable water supply. This was achieved by
using the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the meter
tape. The longitudes, latitudes and elevations of sixteen
locations evenly distributed within Orogun main town
were measured and recorded with the aid of the Global
positioning system. Using the meter tape, the depths to
water levels in the hand dug wells at the same locations
were also measured. The water elevation contour map of
Orogun town revealed that ground water flow direction is
towards the North-Western part of the region. In the event
of pollution, boreholes within the North-Western part of
Orogun main town are prone to contamination. This is
because any contaminant in the South, East, West and
North-Eastern part of Orogun migrates and settles in the
North-Western regions. Hence, dumpsites could be sited
in the North-Western part while boreholes for potable
water could be sited within the South, East and North
Eastern part of Orogun main town in other to minimize
groundwater contamination and hence avoid water borne
diseases. The present study acts as a guide for the location
of dumpsites and future exploration and exploitation of
groundwater to avoid water borne diseases.}
    }