May 2011

Economic advantage of rainwater harvesting over water borehole: A sustainable development at the Extension Site Federal Polytechnic, Oko

  This paper analyses the economic advantage of rainwater harvesting over water borehole. The management of the polytechnic (Oko Poly) believed since the year 2000 that the provision of water supply and sanitation services is an important basic need. And they also wish to ensure long-term sustainability of the facility. Water is an essential ingredient for maintaining life in an environment as well as a...

Author(s): Otti Victor

May 2011

Geophysical evaluation of rock type impact on aquifer characterization in the basement complex areas of Ondo State, Southwestern Nigeria: Geo-electric assessment and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) approach

  Geoelectrical survey and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis were conducted in the hard-rock terrain areas of Ondo State, Southwestern Nigeria, with the view to determine impact of rock types on the variability of aquifer characteristics and their influence on the hydro geologic systems. The interpretation of the 414 sounding data indicates occurrence of 17 curve types which were used to...

Author(s): Mogaji K. A., Olayanju G. M. and Oladapo M. I