Dataset

Geospatial analysis of groundwater depth for manual well drilling suitability in the Zinder Region, Niger

GroundwaterNigerPANGAEA

Dataset Objective

To predict groundwater depth in the Zinder region of Niger to identify suitable areas for manual well drilling.

Context

Manual and low-tech well drilling techniques have potential to assist in reaching the United Nations' millennium development goal for water in sub-Saharan Africa.

What is included

Data contains the soil sample ID, elevation, groundwater table depth, temperature, rock type, soil composition, distance, vegetation index, and other details.

Collection Methods

This dataset was collected using remote sensing, laboratory analysis and regression modeling.