Hydro-Geological Booklet Logar Province
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HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL BOOKLET LOGAR PROVINCE 2019 2019 HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL BOOKLET OF LOGAR PROVINCE i FOREWORD We are delighted to present the Hydro-geological Booklet published by DACAAR with support from UNICEF. So far little has been known about hydro-geological settings and groundwater resources in Afghanistan due to the lack of sustainable management, exploration, developmental coordination and the maintenance of collected data. DACAAR has collated this information from its existing Ground Water Monitoring and Data Management System and made it available in one system, this is so that the sector can make use of the data and analysis. The DACAAR has managed to collect and compile the data from approximately 85% of the hydrological basins of Afghanistan and have been conducting groundwater monitoring in 29 provinces of Afghanistan through 363 Ground Water Monitoring Wells (GWMW). Our GWMW network has proved to be a great source of information regarding the qualitative and quantitative status of groundwater in the country, this supported by our monitoring teams, through visiting these Groundwater Monitoring Wells on a regular basis to measure water levels and test water samples. This collected data is then analyzed, interpreted and mapped with the help of a specialized Integrated Water Resources Data Management System which is available online through the special geo-spatial website we have developed under the UNICEF project. As the nation-wide data source on this subject in Afghanistan, the system provides crucial long-term scientific information regarding groundwater quality and quantity and the sustainability and functionality of water points, this will support the planning and decision making in water supply projects by the Govt and other WASH actors. The DACAAR director wishes to thank his DACAAR colleagues and all those supporting this collaboration, with special thanks to UNICEF for supporting us in developing this online system and the booklet. The system can be accessed at https://misgis.misgis-dacaar.org/ John Morse, Director, DACAAR. ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The development of this booklet is to provide a tool that will contribute towards the integration of groundwater monitoring data collected and compiled by DACAAR since 2003. This compilation, analysis and interpretation will further help sector professionals to make for the best decisions. The DACAAR would like to acknowledge UNICEF's contribution for guidance and supporting this project and specifically thank UNICEF's team in Afghanistan: Mr. Rolf Luyendijk, Chief of WASH, for UNICEF in Afghanistan Ms. Gemma Querol Prades, WASH Manager - Water Supply The booklet was developed by DACAAR - Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees, under its Technical & Coordination Unit, Department of Hydrogeology and Ground Water Monitoring funded by UNICEF. The contributions, inputs and support of a large number of the DACAAR team members and other stakeholders needs to be acknowledged, including that of: Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) Team. Particularly, Er. Sayed Jamaluddin Himat, Hydrogeology & Geophysic Manager Er. Abdul Jalil Anwari, Hydro-geologist. Technical Unit, DACAAR iii NOTE For clarity purposes this document has been printed on A3 paper size for MAPS and A4 paper size for Text pages. Online booklet may be downloaded from https://misgis.misgis-dacaar.org/ OR http://misgis.misgis-dacaar.org/ EDITOR (MAPS) Er. Mohammad Hassan Saffi, Senior Hydro-geologist, DACAAR EDITOR - TEXT AND CONCEPTULIZATION KHARKA Ravi, Head of Technical & Coordination Unit, DACAAR DEVELOPERS & DATA MANAGEMENT Abdul Hamid, Hydro-geologist Gholam Reza Usofi, Hydro-geologist Mohammad Reza MeamarZadah, Hydro-geologist GIS-MIS DEVELOPER Said Rahman "Sajid", GIS/MIS DEVELOPER, DACAAR DATA COORDINATORS Asadullah Fazli, Database Officer Ahmadullah Ebadi, Database Assistant Muhammad Zahid Yaad, Database Assistant Qismatullah Sultani, Database Assistant Roqia Mozafari, Database Assistant YEAR OF PUBLICATION 2019 DISCLAIMER This booklet represents the analysis and map representation of data being collected from Ground Water Monitoring Wells established by DACAAR over a period of 15 years from approximately 85% of river basins of Afghanistan, and 29 provinces. Desk-based studies and previous data were used to re-develop maps. All care has been taken to ensure integrity and the quality of this publication and the information herein, no responsibility is assumed by the DACAAR or the supporting organizations for any use of data presented herein beyond its intended use as a reference to hydrogeology of indicated provinces and areas. The opinions expressed in the documents included in this booklet are those of the authors and editors and do not necessarily reflect the policies or views of UNICEF, nor of any particular Division or Office. All rights to the resources included in this booklet remain with their respective copyright owner. It is an independent compilation documents. For more information please contact us at: [email protected] iv Contents FOREWORD ................................................................................................................................................ ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ......................................................................................................................... iii NOTE ........................................................................................................................................................... iv Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ v List of Abbreviation and Technical Terms ................................................................................................ viii Logar Province Study Area ........................................................................................................................... 1 Surface Geology of Logar Province.............................................................................................................. 2 Surface Geology of Logar Province .......................................................................................................... 3 Water Level Contour Lines in the Groundwater of Logar Province ............................................................. 4 Electrical Conductivity Distribution Contour Lines in the Groundwater of Logar Province ....................... 5 Definition of Salinity ................................................................................................................................ 6 WHO Guideline for Electrical Conductivity ............................................................................................ 6 Salinity/EC Hazard ................................................................................................................................... 6 Chloride Concentration Distribution Contour Lines in the Groundwater of Logar Province ....................... 7 Chloride .................................................................................................................................................... 8 1. Environmental Occurrence ....................................................................................................... 8 2. Effect of Chloride on Health ..................................................................................................... 8 3. WHO Guideline for Chloride .................................................................................................... 8 Boron Concentration Distribution Contour Lines in Groundwater of Logar Province ................................. 9 Boron Contamination in the Groundwater ............................................................................................. 10 1. Environmental Occurrence ..................................................................................................... 10 2. Effect of Boron on Health and Plant Growth .......................................................................... 10 3. WHO Guideline for Boron ...................................................................................................... 10 4. Sources of Boron in the Groundwater ..................................................................................... 10 5. Boron Ion Toxicity and Boron Tolerance Plants .................................................................... 10 Fluoride Concentration Distribution Contour Lines in the Groundwater of Logar Province ..................... 11 Fluoride ................................................................................................................................................... 12 1. Environmental Occurrence ..................................................................................................... 12 2. Effect of fluoride on health ..................................................................................................... 12 3. WHO guideline for Fluoride ................................................................................................... 12 4. Source of Fluoride ................................................................................................................... 12 Sodium Concentration Distribution Contour Lines in the Groundwater of Logar Province ...................... 13 Sodium ...................................................................................................................................................