Hydrogeology of Guinea - Revision history

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	====Groundwater Policy====		====Groundwater Policy====

	Land and water policies and legislation are formulated according to the Government's socio-economic development policy through different sectoral policy letters, on the one hand, ~~and~~ and the codes elaborated for the different sectors of activity of the national economy, on the other hand.		Land and water policies and legislation are formulated according to the Government's socio-economic development policy through different sectoral policy letters, on the one hand, and the codes elaborated for the different sectors of activity of the national economy, on the other hand.

	The sectoral codes that deal with the management and development of water resources are (from [https://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/countries_regions/GIN/indexfra.stm Aquastat]:		The sectoral codes that deal with the management and development of water resources are (from [https://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/countries_regions/GIN/indexfra.stm Aquastat]:

LaurenGiles: /* Groundwater Policy */ environmental code 1987 - was a typo ' and s for the protection of the environment'

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Groundwater Policy: environmental code 1987 - was a typo ' and s for the protection of the environment'

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	* The Water Code, 1994, which lays down the general framework for the management of the country's water resources. This law deals specifically with: the legal regime of water; the right of use; the prevention of the harmful effects of water; hydraulic works and installations; protected areas; planning and administration of water resources; financing, pricing and international waters.		* The Water Code, 1994, which lays down the general framework for the management of the country's water resources. This law deals specifically with: the legal regime of water; the right of use; the prevention of the harmful effects of water; hydraulic works and installations; protected areas; planning and administration of water resources; financing, pricing and international waters.
	*The Land and State Code, 1992, which deals with sanitation problems (rainwater, wastewater, solid and liquid waste) and of urban hydrology.		*The Land and State Code, 1992, which deals with sanitation problems (rainwater, wastewater, solid and liquid waste) and of urban hydrology.
	*The Environmental Code, 1987, which deals in particular with inland waters (groundwater and surface water), maritime waters, and s for the protection of the environment.		*The Environmental Code, 1987, which deals in particular with inland waters (groundwater and surface water), maritime waters, and matters for the protection of the environment.
	*The Forestry Code, of 1989, which deals with the conservation of water and soils in relation to forest and wildlife resources.		*The Forestry Code, of 1989, which deals with the conservation of water and soils in relation to forest and wildlife resources.
	*The Mining Code, promulgated in 1986 and revised in 1995, deals with groundwater and geothermal systems.		*The Mining Code, promulgated in 1986 and revised in 1995, deals with groundwater and geothermal systems.

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References: removed 1:500,000 map link

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	PS Eau. 2013. [https://www.pseau.org/outils/ouvrages/ps_eau_fiche_pays_guinee_2013.pdf Fiche Pays: Guinee]		PS Eau. 2013. [https://www.pseau.org/outils/ouvrages/ps_eau_fiche_pays_guinee_2013.pdf Fiche Pays: Guinee]

	Republique de Guinee – Ministere de mines, de la geologie et de l’environnement. 2006. ~~[https://mines.gov.gn/en/geological-map/~~ Carte Geologique de la Guinee: Echelle 1:500,000].		Republique de Guinee – Ministere de mines, de la geologie et de l’environnement. 2006. Carte Geologique de la Guinee: Echelle 1:500,000.

	Sidibe S and Oulaye S. [https://unstats.un.org/unsd/environment/envpdf/UNSD_TogoWorkshop/Session%207b_Guin%C3%A9e_L'Eau%20en%20Guin%C3%A9e.pdf L'eau en Guinee]. UNSD Togo Workshop, Guinee, Conakry.		Sidibe S and Oulaye S. [https://unstats.un.org/unsd/environment/envpdf/UNSD_TogoWorkshop/Session%207b_Guin%C3%A9e_L'Eau%20en%20Guin%C3%A9e.pdf L'eau en Guinee]. UNSD Togo Workshop, Guinee, Conakry.

LaurenGiles: /* Geology */ Géologie de la République de Guinée report link

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Geology: Géologie de la République de Guinée report link

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	[https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/downloadGIS.html Download a GIS shapefile of the Guinea geology and hydrogeology map].		[https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/downloadGIS.html Download a GIS shapefile of the Guinea geology and hydrogeology map].

	A more detailed geology map of Guinea, at 1:500 000 scale, is available as a scanned image from the Ministry of Mines, Geology and the Environment - [https://gifex.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/40889/Carte-geologique-de-la-Guinee.png '''Carte Géologique de la Guineé'''] (Ministere de mines, de la geologie et de l’environnement, 2006). An accompanying report can also be downloaded - [https://~~mines~~.~~gov~~.gn/en/~~geology~~-of-~~guinea~~/ '''Géologie de la République de Guinée'''] (Mamedov et al 2010). This report (in French) contains a detailed description of the country's geology.		A more detailed geology map of Guinea, at 1:500 000 scale, is available as a scanned image from the Ministry of Mines, Geology and the Environment - [https://gifex.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/40889/Carte-geologique-de-la-Guinee.png '''Carte Géologique de la Guineé'''] (Ministere de mines, de la geologie et de l’environnement, 2006). An accompanying report can also be downloaded - [https://search.worldcat.org/title/Geologie-de-la-Republique-de-Guinee/oclc/759870898 '''Géologie de la République de Guinée'''] (Mamedov et al 2010). This report (in French) contains a detailed description of the country's geology.

LaurenGiles: /* References */ Geologie de la Republique de Guinee: Volume 1 link

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References: Geologie de la Republique de Guinee: Volume 1 link

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	Lacomme A, Delor C, Costea A, Egal E, Feybesse J-L, Iliescu D, Lahondere D, Goujou J-c, Thieblemont D and Theveniaut H. 1999. Carte Geologique de la Guinee a 1/500,000.- Ministere Mines, Geologie, lʼEnvironment, lʼappui technique BRGM, Aide et Cooperation francais.		Lacomme A, Delor C, Costea A, Egal E, Feybesse J-L, Iliescu D, Lahondere D, Goujou J-c, Thieblemont D and Theveniaut H. 1999. Carte Geologique de la Guinee a 1/500,000.- Ministere Mines, Geologie, lʼEnvironment, lʼappui technique BRGM, Aide et Cooperation francais.

	Mamedov VI, Boufeev YV and Nikitine YA. 2010. [https://~~mines~~.~~gov~~.gn/en/~~geology~~-of-~~guinea~~/ Geologie de la Republique de Guinee: Volume 1]. Republique de Guinee Ministere des Mines et de la Geologie / Geoprospects Ltd / Universite d'Etat de Moscou		Mamedov VI, Boufeev YV and Nikitine YA. 2010. [https://search.worldcat.org/title/Geologie-de-la-Republique-de-Guinee/oclc/759870898 Geologie de la Republique de Guinee: Volume 1]. Republique de Guinee Ministere des Mines et de la Geologie / Geoprospects Ltd / Universite d'Etat de Moscou

	PS Eau. 2013. [https://www.pseau.org/outils/ouvrages/ps_eau_fiche_pays_guinee_2013.pdf Fiche Pays: Guinee]		PS Eau. 2013. [https://www.pseau.org/outils/ouvrages/ps_eau_fiche_pays_guinee_2013.pdf Fiche Pays: Guinee]

LaurenGiles: /* Groundwater management */ SEG link

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Groundwater management: SEG link

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	At the local level, water resources management is carried out by decentralised and local communities, such as Rural Development Communities (RDCs) and districts. RDCs apply customary law and practice, insofar as they do not conflict with the provisions of the Water Code. Exploitation and maintenance of water infrastructure is the responsibility of farmers and domestic users (isolated or in groups) through management committees. The fee systems are set by management committees that have a certain autonomy.		At the local level, water resources management is carried out by decentralised and local communities, such as Rural Development Communities (RDCs) and districts. RDCs apply customary law and practice, insofar as they do not conflict with the provisions of the Water Code. Exploitation and maintenance of water infrastructure is the responsibility of farmers and domestic users (isolated or in groups) through management committees. The fee systems are set by management committees that have a certain autonomy.

	The [https://segguinee.com~~/en~~/ Guinea Water Company] (la Société des eaux de Guinée - SEG) is the national water supply company.		The [https://segguinee.com/ Guinea Water Company] (la Société des eaux de Guinée - SEG) is the national water supply company.

	====Groundwater Policy====		====Groundwater Policy====

LaurenGiles: /* Geology */ guinea map

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Geology: guinea map

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	[https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/downloadGIS.html Download a GIS shapefile of the Guinea geology and hydrogeology map].		[https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/downloadGIS.html Download a GIS shapefile of the Guinea geology and hydrogeology map].

	A more detailed geology map of Guinea, at 1:500 000 scale, is available as a scanned image from the Ministry of Mines, Geology and the Environment - [~~map:~~ https://gifex.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/40889/Carte-geologique-de-la-Guinee.png '''Carte Géologique de la Guineé'''] (Ministere de mines, de la geologie et de l’environnement, 2006). An accompanying report can also be downloaded - [https://mines.gov.gn/en/geology-of-guinea/ '''Géologie de la République de Guinée'''] (Mamedov et al 2010). This report (in French) contains a detailed description of the country's geology.		A more detailed geology map of Guinea, at 1:500 000 scale, is available as a scanned image from the Ministry of Mines, Geology and the Environment - [https://gifex.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/40889/Carte-geologique-de-la-Guinee.png '''Carte Géologique de la Guineé'''] (Ministere de mines, de la geologie et de l’environnement, 2006). An accompanying report can also be downloaded - [https://mines.gov.gn/en/geology-of-guinea/ '''Géologie de la République de Guinée'''] (Mamedov et al 2010). This report (in French) contains a detailed description of the country's geology.

LaurenGiles: /* Geology */ guinea geological map link

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Geology: guinea geological map link

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	[https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/downloadGIS.html Download a GIS shapefile of the Guinea geology and hydrogeology map].		[https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/downloadGIS.html Download a GIS shapefile of the Guinea geology and hydrogeology map].

	A more detailed geology map of Guinea, at 1:500 000 scale, is available as a scanned image from the Ministry of Mines, Geology and the Environment - [https://~~mines.gov~~.gn/en/~~geological~~-~~map~~/ '''Carte Géologique de la Guineé'''] (Ministere de mines, de la geologie et de l’environnement, 2006). An accompanying report can also be downloaded - [https://mines.gov.gn/en/geology-of-guinea/ '''Géologie de la République de Guinée'''] (Mamedov et al 2010). This report (in French) contains a detailed description of the country's geology.		A more detailed geology map of Guinea, at 1:500 000 scale, is available as a scanned image from the Ministry of Mines, Geology and the Environment - [map: https://gifex.com/fr/wp-content/uploads/40889/Carte-geologique-de-la-Guinee.png '''Carte Géologique de la Guineé'''] (Ministere de mines, de la geologie et de l’environnement, 2006). An accompanying report can also be downloaded - [https://mines.gov.gn/en/geology-of-guinea/ '''Géologie de la République de Guinée'''] (Mamedov et al 2010). This report (in French) contains a detailed description of the country's geology.

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	The sectoral codes that deal with the management and development of water resources are (from [https://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/countries_regions/GIN/indexfra.stm Aquastat]:		The sectoral codes that deal with the management and development of water resources are (from [https://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/countries_regions/GIN/indexfra.stm Aquastat]:

	* The Water Code, 1994, which lays down the general framework for the management of the country's water resources. This law deals specifically with: the legal regime of water; the right of use; the prevention of the harmful effects of water; hydraulic works and installations; ~~protected areas and~~ protected areas; planning and administration of water resources; financing, pricing and international waters.		* The Water Code, 1994, which lays down the general framework for the management of the country's water resources. This law deals specifically with: the legal regime of water; the right of use; the prevention of the harmful effects of water; hydraulic works and installations; protected areas; planning and administration of water resources; financing, pricing and international waters.
	*The Land and State Code, 1992, which deals with sanitation problems (rainwater, wastewater, solid and liquid waste) and of urban hydrology.		*The Land and State Code, 1992, which deals with sanitation problems (rainwater, wastewater, solid and liquid waste) and of urban hydrology.
	*The Environmental Code, 1987, which deals in particular with inland waters (groundwater and surface water), maritime waters, and s for the protection of the environment.		*The Environmental Code, 1987, which deals in particular with inland waters (groundwater and surface water), maritime waters, and s for the protection of the environment.

Beod: /* References */

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References

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