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Evaluation of Groundwater Potentiality and Exploitation in Barind Area, Rajshahi District, Bangladesh

By: Aohona Arefin

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IES-Vol10-No3-p13-41, December 2023.

Abstract

Water, as a vital resource for human sustenance, is predominantly sourced from underground reservoirs, making groundwater a critical component of global water supply. The escalating demand for water necessitates the sustainable development and management of groundwater resources. This paper explores advancements in techniques for investigating the occurrence and movement of groundwater, the establishment of resource management concepts, and the research contributions enhancing our understanding of groundwater potential and exploitation.To assess groundwater storage and its efficient utilization in the Barind area, extensive data were collected from the Barind Multipurpose Development Authority. The specific yield of various upazillas was determined utilizing the Copper-Jacob method. Subsequently, the groundwater storage of the region was quantified based on this specific yield data. The annual volume of groundwater withdrawal was calculated by considering the number of deep tubewells, their capacity, and total running hours.

The study focused on the Barind area, encompassing Godagari, Paba, Mohonpur, and Tanore. The findings indicate that this region possesses a satisfactory volume of groundwater storage. Furthermore, the identified potential storage is deemed capable of meeting the gross water demand for the area. This research contributes valuable insights into the sustainable utilization of groundwater resources, offering a foundation for effective water resource management and future development planning in the Barind region. According to the study, there is a significant surplus of groundwater resources, which offers a chance to install more DTWs. But prudence is necessary, particularly in Godagari Upazila, where the supply of groundwater at the moment might not allow for unlimited extraction. To avoid overexploitation and unfavorable environmental effects, geologists and environmental engineers must closely supervise the construction and maintenance of DTWs in this region.

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Aohona Arefin

Evaluation of Groundwater Potentiality and Exploitation in Barind Area, Rajshahi District, Bangladesh

IES-Vol10-No3-p13-41, December 2023.

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