HGE 301B 2nd SEMESTER, 2016

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
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The project is an individual one and copying will result in a zero mark!
The project report MUST be submitted by the very latest the LAST DAY OF 3 RD BLOCK.
The project report MUST be typed and bound before submission.
The report MUST have the following:
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Front page with Title of project; student name and number, subject name and code,
date and student signature. (1 marks)
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2nd page to have Table of Contents (1 marks)
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The report body should have; Introduction (3 marks), Objective/Problem of
investigation (5 marks), Methodology (10 marks) and results/Output (10 marks).

Project brief
A community in Musina, Limpopo Province of South Africa has been experiencing dwindling amounts
of rainfall over the last 5 years and the Government is concerned that unless alternative sustainable
source of potable water is found, the community is bound not only to suffer from acute water
shortages, but also likelihood of emergence of diseases associated with drought.
As an expert hydrogeologist employed by the Local municipality, you have been requested to design
a groundwater system for the community. Using your knowledge and skills gained in this area of
study; compile a design report for the the groundwater system elaborately discussing how you will
carry out this assignment such that you will be able to advice the Local authority on how much water
will be harvested through investing on drilling boreholes as an alternative source of water. (You can
use an example from your work place if any!). (30 marks)
NOTE: The following topics may assist you in compiling your report.
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Design of wellfields
Wellhead protection
Design and construction of water - supply wells
Design of Aquifer pumping Tests
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