Classification of Aquifer Vulnerability by Using the DRASTIC Index and Geo-Electrical Techniques

Vulnerability analysis in areas vulnerable to anthropogenic pollution has become a key element of sensible resource management and land use planning. This study is intended estimate aquifer vulnerability using the DRASTIC model vertical electrical sounding (VES) conductivity (EC) outcomes. The allows for identification hydrogeological environments within scope research, based on composite definition each environment’s main geological, geoelectrical, factors. results from were divided into four equal intervals, high, medium, low, very low drastic index values. SW area NE depict values medium making it most zone area, while NW show In addition, VES EC freshwater brackish water SE rest falls category water. Overall, can be concluded that having assemblages are verge becoming contaminated future constitute less zones. validation conducted shows nearly positive correlation. Wastewater treatment policies must developed throughout studied region prevent contamination remaining groundwater.