Georesources and Environmental Problems in Niamey City (Niger): A Preliminary Sketch

The present paper is about a preliminary study of the georesources of Niamey (Niger). The main goals are the qualitative and quantitative characterization of surface water, groundwater, and aggregates. There was a census of the wells and quarries, an in situ characterization and a consequent samplin...

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Published in:Energy procedia 2015-08, Vol.76, p.67-76
Main Authors: Lasagna, Manuela, Dino, Giovanna Antonella, Perotti, Luigi, Spadafora, Francesco, De Luca, Domenico A., Yadji, Guero, Dan-Badjo, Abdourahamane Tankari, Moussa, Issaka, Harouna, Moussa, Konaté, Moussa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aggregates
GIS
groundwater
Niger
quarries
surface water
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Summary:The present paper is about a preliminary study of the georesources of Niamey (Niger). The main goals are the qualitative and quantitative characterization of surface water, groundwater, and aggregates. There was a census of the wells and quarries, an in situ characterization and a consequent sampling survey. Laboratory analyses were performed to evaluate chemical and physical features of water and aggregates. Thanks to a dedicated Geodatabase, schematic forms reportingthe available data of wells and quarries were produced. The study evidenced the actual condition of surface water, groundwater and active and closed quarries, also highlighting local phenomena of pollution.
ISSN:1876-6102
1876-6102
DOI:10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.848