The scarcity of surface water resources in the dry season in the Kilinochchi district increases the demand for freshwater. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to delineate potential groundwater zones in Kilinochchi, ...

An assessment conducted in Vavuniya urban council limit from dug well water sample, the particular council consists nine Girama Niladhari Divisions. This study was assessed selected physio-chemical and biological parameters ...

The Jaffna Peninsula has four main types of aquifer systems, namely,Chunnakam (in the Valikamam area), Thenmaradchi, Vadamaradchi, and Kayts. The water resources of the Valikamam region depend totally on rainfall recharge ...

The Jaffna Peninsula lie in the northern-most part of Sri Lanka. It is separated from the mainland by two external lagoons. The Jaffna Peninsula depends for its water on the rainfall which percolates and stored in lime ...

Even though the Northern part of Sri Lanka is dry zone, it has potential water resources by the means of constructed tanks and diversion along the river basins. But some part of this region still frequently suffering many ...

Chunnakam aquifer is the main lime stone aquifer of Jaffna Peninsula. This study focused on characterization of Chunnakam aquifer for its suitability for irrigation. Groundwater samples were collected from wells to represent ...

Valukaiaru is a wet weather drainage scheme in the Jaffna peninsula. It is situated in the middle part of the Valikamam division. Valukaiaru basin has a total area of 57 sq. km covering the District Secretariat (DS) divisions ...

Heavy withdrawal of ground-water has been identified as a serious problem affecting ground-water quality, threatening agricultural productivity and thereby the income of the farmers in the Jaffna district. A two stage ...

Estimation of recharge is extremely important for proper management of groundwater systems. The main purpose of this paper is to study the possibility of estimation of potential recharge in limestone aquifer as a case study ...

Ground water is a major source for domestic and irrigation purposes in Sri Lanka and plays a crucial role to human life and economic activity. With rapid growth of population and urbanization water requirements for ...