Application of Resistivity Imaging in the Assessment of Groundwater in Areas of Springs

Presented on Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Mohsen Sherif, Ph.D1, AbdelAzim Ebraheem, Ph. D2 and Mohamed Almulla, Ph.D3, (1)Civil and Environmental Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, (2)Geology, Assuit University, Assuit, Egypt, (3)Water Resources Division, Ministry of Environment and Water, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A 2D Earth Resistivity Imaging (ERI) survey was conducted in selected water springs areas in the northern region of the United Arab Emirates to assess the available groundwater resources and the possibilities of their rehabilitation for recreational activities. Drilling information of the existing monitoring wells as well as their records of water table elevations and groundwater salinity were used to measure the horizontal and vertical variations in lithology and degree of saturation. The interpretation results of the resistivity data were used to define the potentiality of the fractured limestone and ophiolites aquifer as a strategic resource and determine the location of new production wells. The ERI method was very successful in detecting water-filled fractures and cavities in both of the carbonate and ophiolites aquifers. The results indicated the feasibility of further development of Khatt spring in the carbonate aquifer and Madab spring in the ophiolite aquifer. Results confirmed that the rehabilitation of the Al Ghomur as a recreational spring is feasible.

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Mohsen Sherif, Ph.D
Civil and Environmental Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Mohsen Sherif joined the UAE University in August 2001. He occupied the positions of Professor of Water Resources, and Director of the Water Resources Master Program, College of Engineering, since 2001. He was also appointed as Chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, 2007-2011. He received two Fulbright Scholarships in 1994 and 1997 and was awarded the Water Diplomat recognition, Water Resources Engineer, ASCE, 2011.
AbdelAzim Ebraheem, Ph. D
Geology, Assuit University, Assuit, Egypt
AbdelAzim Ebraheem, Professor, Geology Department, College of Science, Assuit University, Egypt.
Mohamed Almulla, Ph.D
Water Resources Division, Ministry of Environment and Water, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mohamed Almulla, Director, Water Resources Division, Ministry of Environment and Water, UAE.
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