Hydrogeological Properties of Groundwater in Karbala’a Governorate – Iraq

Abstract

The mainly objective of groundwater studies is assessment the physical characterizations of water-bearing layers. The studied area located in southwest of Karbla’a city within Karbla’a Governorate in Midwest of Iraq. The aquifers were divided into two main units, the unconfined and confined aquifers. Depending on (117) wells, the two main aquifers were investigated during field work where geographical position, elevations, static water levels, depths, thicknesses, maximum yields as well as water sampling and pumping test have been carried out.  Unconfined aquifer mainly consists of Quaternary deposits and Dibdibba formation, while confined aquifer mainly consists of Dammam, Euphrates, Fatha and Injana Formations. Depending on hydrogeological and hydrochemical properties of both aquifers, promising zone for exploration of groundwater of unconfined aquifer located almost in the central part within the northeast part of the area, and eastern side of area for confined aquifer.