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@article{180108,
        author = {Umeh, Loveth Ogochukwu},
        title = {HYDROGEOLOGICAL CONTROLS ON ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING (ASM) IMPACTS ON WATER RESOURCES IN NIGERIA 2024},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {4036-4048},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=180108},
        abstract = {In Nigeria, Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) provides a livelihood for many people. However, the lack of proper control over mining activities has caused serious problems for groundwater and surface water. This review looks at how different geological factors affect the impact of ASM on water resources in various regions of Nigeria. It combines knowledge from sedimentology, structural geology, geochemistry, and hydrogeology to understand how aquifer vulnerability, differences in rock types, and fault-controlled flow paths contribute to the movement and spread of pollutants from ASM sites. The study also analyzes data from areas like the Anambra Basin, Benue Trough, and Basement Area to highlight regional differences in water sensitivity. Finally, the review suggests ways to improve groundwater monitoring and hydrologic zoning in areas affected by ASM.},
        keywords = {Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM), groundwater, hydrogeology, Nigeria, aquifer vulnerability, contamination, structural controls.},
        month = {June},
        }