期刊
SUSTAINABILITY
卷 14, 期 9, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/su14095640
关键词
groundwater potential zone; groundwater sustainability; well yield; AHP; Bangladesh
资金
- Research Cell, Noakhali Science and Technology University [NSTU/RC-ESDM/T-21/56]
This study uses GIS, remote sensing, and the analytical hierarchy process to model groundwater potential zones in the north-central region of Bangladesh. The integration of multiple thematic layers through weighted overlay analysis successfully delineates the groundwater potential zones. The results are verified with well yield and groundwater depth data, showing a significant positive correlation.
Groundwater is one of the most valuable natural resources, and the most dependable source of fresh water. For sustainable groundwater management, the present study aimed to model groundwater potential zones in the north-central region of Bangladesh using GIS, remote sensing, and the analytical hierarchy process. The present study included eight thematic layers: lineament density, geomorphology, soil types, slope, land use/land cover, drainage density, elevation, and rainfall features to delineate a groundwater potential zone of the area. Integration of the eight thematic layers was performed through weighted overlay analysis, which assisted in delineating groundwater potential zones. This simple and systematic method successfully provides a satisfactory result concerning the delineation of groundwater potential zones. The study resulted in a groundwater potential zone map, which identifies about 11.51% of the study area as being under a very high groundwater potential zone, covering an area of 504.09 km(2). The AHP analysis shows that the physiographical parameters, such as lineament density, slope, and drainage density, and meteorological factors such as annual rainfall, have greater influence over groundwater potentiality. The result obtained from the weighted overlay analysis was verified with actual well yield and groundwater depth data, which show a significant positive correlation. The outcome of the study will help in taking effective measures to ensure sustainable use and extraction of groundwater in this region.
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