Mapping the Concentration and Pathway of Leachate Plumes of Major Dumpsites in Makurdi Metropolis, North Central Nigeria using an Integrated Approach.
Abstract
This study presents an integrated hydro-geophysical and hydro-chemical investigation of leachate plume migration beneath major municipal dumpsites in Makurdi. Twenty four Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) surveys using the Schlumberger configuration were combined with groundwater quality analysis to delineate contamination extent, depth, and migration pathways. Apparent resistivity values ranged from 1.2 to 58,000 Ω·m, reflecting strong lithological and contamination contrasts. Zones with resistivity
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
Groundwater and Watershed Analysis
Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science
- Publisher
- RSIS International
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 814–830
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026