HYDROGEOLOGICAL AND VLF STUDIES OF SPRINGS IN SOUTHERN AND SOUTH-WESTERN PART OF DABKA MICRO-WATERSHED, DISTRICT NAINITAL

Abstract

In the present study an attempt has been made to investigate the physicochemical features of springs and to detect the nature of subsurface fractures using VLF method in southern and south-western Dabka watershed, located towards north-west of Nainital. Physicochemical studies including chemical analyses of the spring water samples have been done. VLF method was used to delineate the nature of sub-surface fractures near springs. If the fractures can be detected the nature of subsurface water flow can be established. Anomaly along a profile in southern part of Dabka microwatershed have been found that indicates subsurface fracture or a water conductive body.