Groundwater exploitation in Southern Johor Bahru, Malaysia: prospects and challenges while drilling and its mitigation measures

• Main Authors: Rathinasamy, Vynotdni, Mohamad, Edy Tonnizam, Komoo, Ibrahim, Ahmad Legiman, Mariatul Kiftiah, Slamat, Fazleen, Abang Hasbollah, Dayang Zulaika, Eka Kusmawati Supermanto, Eka Kusmawati Supermanto
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2023
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/106270/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2022.103300

Exploration of groundwater sources are increasing worldwide due to the water scarcity. In this study, groundwater exploitation was carried out around Southern Johor Bahru in Malaysia, to understand the subsurface geology, identify potential high yielding aquifers, assess the drilling challenges and...