Granitoids Aquifer Water Quality Appraisal in Kassena Nankana, Bawku West, and Garu Tempane Districts in Ghana

Albert Acheampong; Geophrey K. Anornu; Gibrilla Abass; Augustine K. Asante

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Albert Acheampong
Geophrey K. Anornu
Gibrilla Abass
Augustine K. Asante

appraisal, aquifers, ghana, granitoid, irrigation indices, water quality index

Abstract

The most valuable natural resource on Earth is groundwater, which serves more than two billion populaces as a drinking water source worldwide. Despite its vital importance, groundwater has faced significant challenges, particularly in terms of its quality. Therefore, a thorough understanding of groundwater hydrogeochemistry is essential to assess the water needs for domestic use and irrigation use. This research evaluates groundwater quality in granitoid aquifers in the Kassena Nankana, Bawku West, and Garu Tempane districts of Ghana. An integrated approach was used, incorporating The World Health Organization (WHO), the Water Quality Index (WQI), and irrigation indices to offer recommended values for domestic and irrigation purposes.

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Granitoids Aquifer Water Quality Appraisal in Kassena Nankana, Bawku West, and Garu Tempane Districts in Ghana. (2025). Global Journal of Science Frontier Research, 25(H1), 1-14. https://journalofscience.org/index.php/GJSFR/article/view/102965

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