Hydrogeology of Uganda - Revision history

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Borehole Information and Database: added 'in the hydrological yearbook' to make source easier to find in case pdf remains down. Can't find alternative source.

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	====Borehole Information and Database====		====Borehole Information and Database====

	Collecting information on newly drilled boreholes is done through drilling contractors, who are obliged to return borehole completion forms quarterly to the Directorate of Water Resources Management (DWRM) for each borehole drilled, with a summary of key borehole information. This information is stored in the National Groundwater Database (NGWDB). The NGWDB generally contains information only on boreholes deeper than 30 m. Shallower boreholes and wells are not generally recorded, as they are not generally given a national borehole number. A hard copy of the drilling completion reports is also stored at the DWRM offices in Entebbe. A summary of the NGWDB is given in [https://www.mwe.go.ug/sites/default/files/library/Consolidated%20Hydrological%20YearBook%201978-2014%20for%20Uganda.pdf MWE] (2017).		Collecting information on newly drilled boreholes is done through drilling contractors, who are obliged to return borehole completion forms quarterly to the Directorate of Water Resources Management (DWRM) for each borehole drilled, with a summary of key borehole information. This information is stored in the National Groundwater Database (NGWDB). The NGWDB generally contains information only on boreholes deeper than 30 m. Shallower boreholes and wells are not generally recorded, as they are not generally given a national borehole number. A hard copy of the drilling completion reports is also stored at the DWRM offices in Entebbe. A summary of the NGWDB is given in the hydrological yearbook [https://www.mwe.go.ug/sites/default/files/library/Consolidated%20Hydrological%20YearBook%201978-2014%20for%20Uganda.pdf MWE] (2017).

	In most cases, the returned borehole completion forms are accompanied by additional supporting information in the form of a completion report, which can include siting information, a drillers log, construction data, pumping test data, water quality data and pump installation data. If the summary forms are not fully completed or the information needs to be checked, this accompanying information can be vital.		In most cases, the returned borehole completion forms are accompanied by additional supporting information in the form of a completion report, which can include siting information, a drillers log, construction data, pumping test data, water quality data and pump installation data. If the summary forms are not fully completed or the information needs to be checked, this accompanying information can be vital.

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Hydrogeology references: Tindimugaya 2004 link groundwater mapping

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	Owor M, Okullo J, Fallas H, MacDonald AM, Taylor R and MacAllister DJ. 2022. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-022-02534-0 Permeability of the weathered bedrock aquifers in Uganda: evidence from a large pumping-test dataset and its implications for rural water supply]. Hydrogeology Journal 30, 2223-2235.		Owor M, Okullo J, Fallas H, MacDonald AM, Taylor R and MacAllister DJ. 2022. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-022-02534-0 Permeability of the weathered bedrock aquifers in Uganda: evidence from a large pumping-test dataset and its implications for rural water supply]. Hydrogeology Journal 30, 2223-2235.

	Tindimugaya C. 2004. [https://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/resources/conference/30/Tindimugaya.pdf Groundwater mapping and its implications for rural water supply coverage in Uganda]. Presentation at 30th WEDC International Conference, Vientane, Lao PDR.		Tindimugaya C. 2004. [https://wedc-knowledge.lboro.ac.uk/resources/conference/30/Tindimugaya.pdf Groundwater mapping and its implications for rural water supply coverage in Uganda]. Presentation at 30th WEDC International Conference, Vientane, Lao PDR.

	Tindimugaya C. 2004. [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320263629_Groundwater_flow_and_storage_in_weathered_crystalline_rock_aquifer_systems_of_Uganda Groundwater flow and storage in weathered crystalline rock aquifer systems of Uganda]. PhD Thesis, University College London, UK.		Tindimugaya C. 2004. [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320263629_Groundwater_flow_and_storage_in_weathered_crystalline_rock_aquifer_systems_of_Uganda Groundwater flow and storage in weathered crystalline rock aquifer systems of Uganda]. PhD Thesis, University College London, UK.

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Hydrogeology: Tindimugaya link

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	:- A 1989 national hydrogeological map of Uganda, which can be viewed on the [https://fishy.bgr.de/whymis/images/country/uganda_1989.jpg WHYMAP] website. The [https://fishy.bgr.de/whymis/images/country/uganda_1989_legend.jpg legend] for this map can be viewed separately.		:- A 1989 national hydrogeological map of Uganda, which can be viewed on the [https://fishy.bgr.de/whymis/images/country/uganda_1989.jpg WHYMAP] website. The [https://fishy.bgr.de/whymis/images/country/uganda_1989_legend.jpg legend] for this map can be viewed separately.
	:- A series of national and district (e.g. at scales of 1:160 000) groundwater maps, which were produced through the EU-funded '''Mapping of Groundwater Resources Programme'''. These include maps of water supply coverage, hydrogeological characteristics, groundwater potential, water quality and groundwater development technology options. An introduction to this programme can be found in [https://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/resources/conference/30/Tindimugaya.pdf Tindimugaya] (2004). Many outputs from the programme, including maps and reports, can be found on the [https://www.mwe.go.ug/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=27&Itemid=223 Ministry of Water and Environment website].		:- A series of national and district (e.g. at scales of 1:160 000) groundwater maps, which were produced through the EU-funded '''Mapping of Groundwater Resources Programme'''. These include maps of water supply coverage, hydrogeological characteristics, groundwater potential, water quality and groundwater development technology options. An introduction to this programme can be found in [https://wedc-knowledge.lboro.ac.uk/resources/conference/30/Tindimugaya.pdf Tindimugaya] (2004). Many outputs from the programme, including maps and reports, can be found on the [https://www.mwe.go.ug/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=27&Itemid=223 Ministry of Water and Environment website].

	'''Summary'''		'''Summary'''

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References

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	Many of the references below, and others relating to the hydrogeology of Uganda, can be accessed through the [https://www2.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=listResults&title_search=&author_search=&category_search=&country_search=UG&placeboolean=AND&singlecountry=1 Africa Groundwater Literature Archive].		Many of the references below, and others relating to the hydrogeology of Uganda, can be accessed through the [https://www2.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=listResults&title_search=&author_search=&category_search=&country_search=UG&placeboolean=AND&singlecountry=1 Africa Groundwater Literature Archive].

	====Geology~~: Key~~ references====		====Geology references====

	Department of Lands and Surveys. 1969. Uganda Geology map: 1:1,500,000 scale. Compiled by R. MacDonald and drawn by the Dept. of Geological Survey and Mines, Uganda, 1966.		Department of Lands and Surveys. 1969. Uganda Geology map: 1:1,500,000 scale. Compiled by R. MacDonald and drawn by the Dept. of Geological Survey and Mines, Uganda, 1966.
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	Lehto T, Westerhof AB, Lehtonen MI, Manninen T, Mäkitie H, Virransalo P, Pokki J, Härmä P, Koistinen T, Saalmann K, Kuosmanen E, Mänttäri I, Katto E, Bguma Z, de Kock G and Elepu D. 2014. [https://tupa.gtk.fi/kartta/erikoiskartta/ek_094.pdf Geological Map of Uganda, Scale 1:1 000 000]. Geological Survey of Finland, Espoo, Finland.		Lehto T, Westerhof AB, Lehtonen MI, Manninen T, Mäkitie H, Virransalo P, Pokki J, Härmä P, Koistinen T, Saalmann K, Kuosmanen E, Mänttäri I, Katto E, Bguma Z, de Kock G and Elepu D. 2014. [https://tupa.gtk.fi/kartta/erikoiskartta/ek_094.pdf Geological Map of Uganda, Scale 1:1 000 000]. Geological Survey of Finland, Espoo, Finland.

	====Hydrogeology~~: Key~~ references====		====Hydrogeology references====


	'''Key information sources'''		'''Key information sources'''
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	Ministry of Water and Environment. 2017. [https://www.mwe.go.ug/library/water-supply-atlas Uganda Water Supply Atlas 2017].		Ministry of Water and Environment. 2017. [https://www.mwe.go.ug/library/water-supply-atlas Uganda Water Supply Atlas 2017].

			Owor M, Okullo J, Fallas H, MacDonald AM, Taylor R and MacAllister DJ. 2022. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-022-02534-0 Permeability of the weathered bedrock aquifers in Uganda: evidence from a large pumping-test dataset and its implications for rural water supply]. Hydrogeology Journal 30, 2223-2235.

	Tindimugaya C. 2004. [https://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/resources/conference/30/Tindimugaya.pdf Groundwater mapping and its implications for rural water supply coverage in Uganda]. Presentation at 30th WEDC International Conference, Vientane, Lao PDR.		Tindimugaya C. 2004. [https://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/resources/conference/30/Tindimugaya.pdf Groundwater mapping and its implications for rural water supply coverage in Uganda]. Presentation at 30th WEDC International Conference, Vientane, Lao PDR.

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	Please cite this page as: Owor, Tindimugaya, Brown, Upton, Ó Dochartaigh and Bellwood-Howard, 2018.		Please cite this page as: Owor, Tindimugaya, Brown, Upton, Ó Dochartaigh and Bellwood-Howard, 2018.

	Bibliographic reference: Owor, M., Tindimugaya, C., Brown, L., Upton, K., Ó Dochartaigh, B.É. and Bellwood-Howard, I. 2018. Africa Groundwater Atlas: Hydrogeology of Uganda. British Geological Survey. Accessed [date you accessed the information]. ~~http~~://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Hydrogeology_of_Uganda		Bibliographic reference: Owor, M., Tindimugaya, C., Brown, L., Upton, K., Ó Dochartaigh, B.É. and Bellwood-Howard, I. 2018. Africa Groundwater Atlas: Hydrogeology of Uganda. British Geological Survey. Accessed [date you accessed the information]. https://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Hydrogeology_of_Uganda

	==Terms and conditions==		==Terms and conditions==
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	<nowiki>*</nowiki> Source: [~~http~~://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/data/query/index.html?lang=en FAO Aquastat]		<nowiki>*</nowiki> Source: [https://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/data/query/index.html?lang=en FAO Aquastat]


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	These statistics are sourced from [~~http~~://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/main/index.stm FAO Aquastat]. More information on the derivation and interpretation of these statistics can be seen on the FAO Aquastat website.		These statistics are sourced from [https://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/main/index.stm FAO Aquastat]. More information on the derivation and interpretation of these statistics can be seen on the FAO Aquastat website.

	Further water and related statistics can be accessed at the [~~http~~://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/data/query/index.html?lang=en Aquastat Main Database].		Further water and related statistics can be accessed at the [https://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/data/query/index.html?lang=en Aquastat Main Database].

	<sup>1</sup> More information on [~~http~~://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/water_use_agr/index.stm irrigation water use and requirement statistics]		<sup>1</sup> More information on [https://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/water_use_agr/index.stm irrigation water use and requirement statistics]

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

	A higher resolution national geological map, at 1: 1 million scale, was published in 2014 by the Geological Survey of Finland ([~~http~~://tupa.gtk.fi/kartta/erikoiskartta/ek_094.pdf Lehto et al. 2014]), with detailed supporting information in an accompanying report ([~~http~~://tupa.gtk.fi/julkaisu/specialpaper/sp_055.pdf Westerhof et al. 2014]).		A higher resolution national geological map, at 1: 1 million scale, was published in 2014 by the Geological Survey of Finland ([https://tupa.gtk.fi/kartta/erikoiskartta/ek_094.pdf Lehto et al. 2014]), with detailed supporting information in an accompanying report ([https://tupa.gtk.fi/julkaisu/specialpaper/sp_055.pdf Westerhof et al. 2014]).

	Further information can be found in the references listed at the bottom of this page. Many of these references can be accessed through the [~~http~~://www2.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/index.cfm Africa Groundwater Literature Archive].		Further information can be found in the references listed at the bottom of this page. Many of these references can be accessed through the [https://www2.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/index.cfm Africa Groundwater Literature Archive].

	[[File:Uganda_Geology3.png \| center \| thumb\| 500px \| Geology of Uganda at 1:5 million scale. Based on map described by Persits et al. 2002/Furon and Lombard 1964. For more information on the map development and datasets see the [[Geology \| geology resource page]]. [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/downloadGIS.html Download a GIS shapefile of the Uganda geology and hydrogeology map].]]		[[File:Uganda_Geology3.png \| center \| thumb\| 500px \| Geology of Uganda at 1:5 million scale. Based on map described by Persits et al. 2002/Furon and Lombard 1964. For more information on the map development and datasets see the [[Geology \| geology resource page]]. [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/downloadGIS.html Download a GIS shapefile of the Uganda geology and hydrogeology map].]]
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	==Hydrogeology==		==Hydrogeology==

	This section provides a summary of the hydrogeology of the main aquifers in Uganda. More information is available in the references listed at the bottom of this page. Many of these references can be accessed through the [~~http~~://www2.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/index.cfm Africa Groundwater Literature Archive].		This section provides a summary of the hydrogeology of the main aquifers in Uganda. More information is available in the references listed at the bottom of this page. Many of these references can be accessed through the [https://www2.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/index.cfm Africa Groundwater Literature Archive].

	The hydrogeology map on this page shows a simplified overview of the type and productivity of the main aquifers at a national scale (see the [[Africa Groundwater Atlas Hydrogeology Maps \| Hydrogeology map resource page]] for more details).		The hydrogeology map on this page shows a simplified overview of the type and productivity of the main aquifers at a national scale (see the [[Africa Groundwater Atlas Hydrogeology Maps \| Hydrogeology map resource page]] for more details).
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	:- A 1989 national hydrogeological map of Uganda, which can be viewed on the [https://fishy.bgr.de/whymis/images/country/uganda_1989.jpg WHYMAP] website. The [https://fishy.bgr.de/whymis/images/country/uganda_1989_legend.jpg legend] for this map can be viewed separately.		:- A 1989 national hydrogeological map of Uganda, which can be viewed on the [https://fishy.bgr.de/whymis/images/country/uganda_1989.jpg WHYMAP] website. The [https://fishy.bgr.de/whymis/images/country/uganda_1989_legend.jpg legend] for this map can be viewed separately.
	:- A series of national and district (e.g. at scales of 1:160 000) groundwater maps, which were produced through the EU-funded '''Mapping of Groundwater Resources Programme'''. These include maps of water supply coverage, hydrogeological characteristics, groundwater potential, water quality and groundwater development technology options. An introduction to this programme can be found in [~~http~~://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/resources/conference/30/Tindimugaya.pdf Tindimugaya] (2004). Many outputs from the programme, including maps and reports, can be found on the [~~http~~://www.mwe.go.ug/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=27&Itemid=223 Ministry of Water and Environment website].		:- A series of national and district (e.g. at scales of 1:160 000) groundwater maps, which were produced through the EU-funded '''Mapping of Groundwater Resources Programme'''. These include maps of water supply coverage, hydrogeological characteristics, groundwater potential, water quality and groundwater development technology options. An introduction to this programme can be found in [https://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/resources/conference/30/Tindimugaya.pdf Tindimugaya] (2004). Many outputs from the programme, including maps and reports, can be found on the [https://www.mwe.go.ug/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=27&Itemid=223 Ministry of Water and Environment website].

	'''Summary'''		'''Summary'''
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	=== Groundwater use===		=== Groundwater use===

	Information on water sources and the water supply situation in Uganda as of 2017 is provided in the Ministry of Water and Environment [~~http~~://www.mwe.go.ug/library/water-supply-atlas-2017 Water Supply Atlas 2017], which is based on a nationwide baseline survey of all water sources.		Information on water sources and the water supply situation in Uganda as of 2017 is provided in the Ministry of Water and Environment [https://www.mwe.go.ug/library/water-supply-atlas-2017 Water Supply Atlas 2017], which is based on a nationwide baseline survey of all water sources.

	A total of 73 of the 98 operational water supply systems in Uganda are dependent on groundwater. This accounts for around 75% of all towns and cities. In Kampala City several industries are also reliant on groundwater, including mineral water and chemical industries.		A total of 73 of the 98 operational water supply systems in Uganda are dependent on groundwater. This accounts for around 75% of all towns and cities. In Kampala City several industries are also reliant on groundwater, including mineral water and chemical industries.
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	====Governance and Legislation====		====Governance and Legislation====

	Two main government institutions are responsible for implementing national legislation on the sustainable use of natural resources, including groundwater, in Uganda. They are the Directorate of Water Development ([~~http~~://www.mwe.go.ug/directorates/directorate-water-development DWD]) and the Directorate of Water Resources Management ([~~http~~://www.mwe.go.ug/directorates/directorate-water-resources-management DWRM]). Both these directorates sit within the Ministry of Water and Environment ([~~http~~://www.mwe.go.ug/ MWE]).		Two main government institutions are responsible for implementing national legislation on the sustainable use of natural resources, including groundwater, in Uganda. They are the Directorate of Water Development ([https://www.mwe.go.ug/directorates/directorate-water-development DWD]) and the Directorate of Water Resources Management ([https://www.mwe.go.ug/directorates/directorate-water-resources-management DWRM]). Both these directorates sit within the Ministry of Water and Environment ([https://www.mwe.go.ug/ MWE]).

	The DWD is responsible for groundwater regulation, and for the coordination, planning and development of groundwater sources.		The DWD is responsible for groundwater regulation, and for the coordination, planning and development of groundwater sources.
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	====Borehole Information and Database====		====Borehole Information and Database====

	Collecting information on newly drilled boreholes is done through drilling contractors, who are obliged to return borehole completion forms quarterly to the Directorate of Water Resources Management (DWRM) for each borehole drilled, with a summary of key borehole information. This information is stored in the National Groundwater Database (NGWDB). The NGWDB generally contains information only on boreholes deeper than 30 m. Shallower boreholes and wells are not generally recorded, as they are not generally given a national borehole number. A hard copy of the drilling completion reports is also stored at the DWRM offices in Entebbe. A summary of the NGWDB is given in [~~http~~://www.mwe.go.ug/sites/default/files/library/Consolidated%20Hydrological%20YearBook%201978-2014%20for%20Uganda.pdf MWE] (2017).		Collecting information on newly drilled boreholes is done through drilling contractors, who are obliged to return borehole completion forms quarterly to the Directorate of Water Resources Management (DWRM) for each borehole drilled, with a summary of key borehole information. This information is stored in the National Groundwater Database (NGWDB). The NGWDB generally contains information only on boreholes deeper than 30 m. Shallower boreholes and wells are not generally recorded, as they are not generally given a national borehole number. A hard copy of the drilling completion reports is also stored at the DWRM offices in Entebbe. A summary of the NGWDB is given in [https://www.mwe.go.ug/sites/default/files/library/Consolidated%20Hydrological%20YearBook%201978-2014%20for%20Uganda.pdf MWE] (2017).

	In most cases, the returned borehole completion forms are accompanied by additional supporting information in the form of a completion report, which can include siting information, a drillers log, construction data, pumping test data, water quality data and pump installation data. If the summary forms are not fully completed or the information needs to be checked, this accompanying information can be vital.		In most cases, the returned borehole completion forms are accompanied by additional supporting information in the form of a completion report, which can include siting information, a drillers log, construction data, pumping test data, water quality data and pump installation data. If the summary forms are not fully completed or the information needs to be checked, this accompanying information can be vital.
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	====Groundwater Monitoring====		====Groundwater Monitoring====

	The Directorate of Water Resources Management (DWRM) is in charge of monitoring groundwater resources. There is a national groundwater level monitoring network, started in 1998. In 2017 the network consisted of 55 boreholes across a range of hydrogeological environments: 23 were ~~already~~ operational and 23 were newly drilled and awaiting instrumentation. Data are collected using chart recorders and pressure transducers, which are corrected against dip meter readings. Some of the monitoring boreholes are sited close to abstraction boreholes to monitor the effects of abstraction, but most are sited away from any major groundwater abstraction in order to monitor natural groundwater level fluctuations. At 21 of these sites there is also a rain gauge. An overview of groundwater monitoring is given in [https://www.mwe.go.ug/sites/default/files/library/Consolidated%20Hydrological%20YearBook%201978-2014%20for%20Uganda.pdf MWE] (2017) and [https://www.un-igrac.org/sites/default/files/resources/files/Monitoring%20overview%20-%20Uganda.pdf IGRAC (2020)].		The Directorate of Water Resources Management (DWRM) is in charge of monitoring groundwater resources. There is a national groundwater level monitoring network, started in 1998. In 2017 the network consisted of 55 boreholes across a range of hydrogeological environments: 23 of which were operational and 23 were newly drilled and awaiting instrumentation (IGRAC 2020). Data are collected using chart recorders and pressure transducers, which are corrected against dip meter readings. Some of the monitoring boreholes are sited close to abstraction boreholes to monitor the effects of abstraction, but most are sited away from any major groundwater abstraction in order to monitor natural groundwater level fluctuations. At 21 of these sites there is also a rain gauge. IGRAC (2020) report that there is an Access-based national monitoring database within DWRM.

			An overview of groundwater monitoring is given in [https://www.mwe.go.ug/sites/default/files/library/Consolidated%20Hydrological%20YearBook%201978-2014%20for%20Uganda.pdf MWE] (2017) and [https://www.un-igrac.org/sites/default/files/resources/files/Monitoring%20overview%20-%20Uganda.pdf IGRAC (2020)].

	Groundwater quality is monitored nationally in the 8 major hydrological catchments of Uganda. This data is analysed and stored by the Directorate of Water Resources Management. Monitoring is carried out bi-weekly and the following data are collected:		Groundwater quality is monitored nationally in the 8 major hydrological catchments of Uganda. This data is analysed and stored by the Directorate of Water Resources Management. Monitoring is carried out bi-weekly and the following data are collected:

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	====Groundwater Monitoring====		====Groundwater Monitoring====

	The Directorate of Water Resources Management (DWRM) is in charge of monitoring groundwater resources. There is a national groundwater level monitoring network, started in 1998. In 2017 the network consisted of 55 boreholes across a range of hydrogeological environments: 23 were already operational and 23 were newly drilled and awaiting instrumentation. Data are collected using chart recorders and pressure transducers, which are corrected against dip meter readings. Some of the monitoring boreholes are sited close to abstraction boreholes to monitor the effects of abstraction, but most are sited away from any major groundwater abstraction in order to monitor natural groundwater level fluctuations. At 21 of these sites there is also a rain gauge. An overview of groundwater monitoring is given in [https://www.mwe.go.ug/sites/default/files/library/Consolidated%20Hydrological%20YearBook%201978-2014%20for%20Uganda.pdf MWE] (2017]) and [https://www.un-igrac.org/sites/default/files/resources/files/Monitoring%20overview%20-%20Uganda.pdf IGRAC (2020)].		The Directorate of Water Resources Management (DWRM) is in charge of monitoring groundwater resources. There is a national groundwater level monitoring network, started in 1998. In 2017 the network consisted of 55 boreholes across a range of hydrogeological environments: 23 were already operational and 23 were newly drilled and awaiting instrumentation. Data are collected using chart recorders and pressure transducers, which are corrected against dip meter readings. Some of the monitoring boreholes are sited close to abstraction boreholes to monitor the effects of abstraction, but most are sited away from any major groundwater abstraction in order to monitor natural groundwater level fluctuations. At 21 of these sites there is also a rain gauge. An overview of groundwater monitoring is given in [https://www.mwe.go.ug/sites/default/files/library/Consolidated%20Hydrological%20YearBook%201978-2014%20for%20Uganda.pdf MWE] (2017) and [https://www.un-igrac.org/sites/default/files/resources/files/Monitoring%20overview%20-%20Uganda.pdf IGRAC (2020)].

	Groundwater quality is monitored nationally in the 8 major hydrological catchments of Uganda. This data is analysed and stored by the Directorate of Water Resources Management. Monitoring is carried out bi-weekly and the following data are collected:		Groundwater quality is monitored nationally in the 8 major hydrological catchments of Uganda. This data is analysed and stored by the Directorate of Water Resources Management. Monitoring is carried out bi-weekly and the following data are collected:

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	There is a national groundwater level monitoring network, ~~managed by the Directorate of Water Resources Management in Entebbe. Monitoring~~ started in 1998. In 2017 the network consisted of 55 boreholes across a range of hydrogeological environments: 23 were already operational and 23 were newly drilled and awaiting instrumentation. Data are collected using chart recorders and pressure transducers, which are corrected against dip meter readings. Some of the monitoring boreholes are sited close to abstraction boreholes to monitor the effects of abstraction, but most are sited away from any major groundwater abstraction in order to monitor natural groundwater level fluctuations. At 21 of these sites there is also a rain gauge. An overview of groundwater monitoring is given in [~~http~~://www.mwe.go.ug/sites/default/files/library/Consolidated%20Hydrological%20YearBook%201978-2014%20for%20Uganda.pdf MWE] (2017]).		The Directorate of Water Resources Management (DWRM) is in charge of monitoring groundwater resources. There is a national groundwater level monitoring network, started in 1998. In 2017 the network consisted of 55 boreholes across a range of hydrogeological environments: 23 were already operational and 23 were newly drilled and awaiting instrumentation. Data are collected using chart recorders and pressure transducers, which are corrected against dip meter readings. Some of the monitoring boreholes are sited close to abstraction boreholes to monitor the effects of abstraction, but most are sited away from any major groundwater abstraction in order to monitor natural groundwater level fluctuations. At 21 of these sites there is also a rain gauge. An overview of groundwater monitoring is given in [https://www.mwe.go.ug/sites/default/files/library/Consolidated%20Hydrological%20YearBook%201978-2014%20for%20Uganda.pdf MWE] (2017]) and [https://www.un-igrac.org/sites/default/files/resources/files/Monitoring%20overview%20-%20Uganda.pdf IGRAC (2020)].

	Groundwater quality is monitored nationally in the 8 major hydrological catchments of Uganda. This data is analysed and stored by the Directorate of Water Resources Management. Monitoring is carried out bi-weekly and the following data are collected:		Groundwater quality is monitored nationally in the 8 major hydrological catchments of Uganda. This data is analysed and stored by the Directorate of Water Resources Management. Monitoring is carried out bi-weekly and the following data are collected:
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	*Selected problem ions (e.g. Fe, NO3, F)		*Selected problem ions (e.g. Fe, NO3, F)
	*Selected stable isotopes (e.g. 2H, 18O)		*Selected stable isotopes (e.g. 2H, 18O)


	=== Transboundary aquifers===		=== Transboundary aquifers===

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	Directorate of Water Resources Management. 2012. [https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCEQFjAAahUKEwjP8v_QpqbHAhUImBoKHX26DFU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mwe.go.ug%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_docman%26task%3Ddoc_download%26gid%3D406%26Itemid%3D223&ei=Aa7MVY_uJIiwav30sqgF&usg=AFQjCNFijhSpYVQm97AsnI29ueL5t2o0hA&sig2=z3WeTv2MuA1smDYm2uSe1g&bvm=bv.99804247,d.d2s Kole District Groundwater Report: Mapping Groundwater Resources in Uganda. Ministry of Water and Environment, Uganda].		Directorate of Water Resources Management. 2012. [https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCEQFjAAahUKEwjP8v_QpqbHAhUImBoKHX26DFU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mwe.go.ug%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_docman%26task%3Ddoc_download%26gid%3D406%26Itemid%3D223&ei=Aa7MVY_uJIiwav30sqgF&usg=AFQjCNFijhSpYVQm97AsnI29ueL5t2o0hA&sig2=z3WeTv2MuA1smDYm2uSe1g&bvm=bv.99804247,d.d2s Kole District Groundwater Report: Mapping Groundwater Resources in Uganda. Ministry of Water and Environment, Uganda].

			IGRAC. 2020. [https://www.un-igrac.org/sites/default/files/resources/files/Monitoring%20overview%20-%20Uganda.pdf Monitoring Overview - Uganda].

	IRC. 1995. [https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/824-UG95-14165.pdf Groundwater Database Annex Report - Volume 2]. Ministry of Water Resources: Directorate of Water Development		IRC. 1995. [https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/824-UG95-14165.pdf Groundwater Database Annex Report - Volume 2]. Ministry of Water Resources: Directorate of Water Development

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	===References===		===References===

	Many of the references below, and others relating to the hydrogeology of Uganda, can be accessed through the [https://www2.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=listResults&title_search=&author_search=&category_search=&country_search=UG&placeboolean=AND&singlecountry=1 Africa Groundwater Literature Archive].		Many of the references below, and others relating to the hydrogeology of Uganda, can be accessed through the [https://www2.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=listResults&title_search=&author_search=&category_search=&country_search=UG&placeboolean=AND&singlecountry=1 Africa Groundwater Literature Archive].

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	Department of Lands and Surveys. 1969. Uganda Geology map: 1:1,500,000 scale. Compiled by R. MacDonald and drawn by the Dept. of Geological Survey and Mines, Uganda, 1966.		Department of Lands and Surveys. 1969. Uganda Geology map: 1:1,500,000 scale. Compiled by R. MacDonald and drawn by the Dept. of Geological Survey and Mines, Uganda, 1966.

	Westerhof ABP, Harma P, Isabirye E, Katto E, Koistinen T, Kuoasmanen E, Lehto T, Lehtonen MI, Makitie H, Manninen T, Manttari I, Pekkala Y, Pokki J, Saalmann K and Virransalo P. 2014. [~~http~~://tupa.gtk.fi/julkaisu/specialpaper/sp_055.pdf Geology and Geodynamic Development of Uganda with Explanation of the 1:1,000,000 scale Geological Map]. Geological Survey of Finland, Special Paper 55, 387p.		Westerhof ABP, Harma P, Isabirye E, Katto E, Koistinen T, Kuoasmanen E, Lehto T, Lehtonen MI, Makitie H, Manninen T, Manttari I, Pekkala Y, Pokki J, Saalmann K and Virransalo P. 2014. [https://tupa.gtk.fi/julkaisu/specialpaper/sp_055.pdf Geology and Geodynamic Development of Uganda with Explanation of the 1:1,000,000 scale Geological Map]. Geological Survey of Finland, Special Paper 55, 387p.

	Lehto T, Westerhof AB, Lehtonen MI, Manninen T, Mäkitie H, Virransalo P, Pokki J, Härmä P, Koistinen T, Saalmann K, Kuosmanen E, Mänttäri I, Katto E, Bguma Z, de Kock G and Elepu D. 2014. [~~http~~://tupa.gtk.fi/kartta/erikoiskartta/ek_094.pdf Geological Map of Uganda, Scale 1:1 000 000]. Geological Survey of Finland, Espoo, Finland.		Lehto T, Westerhof AB, Lehtonen MI, Manninen T, Mäkitie H, Virransalo P, Pokki J, Härmä P, Koistinen T, Saalmann K, Kuosmanen E, Mänttäri I, Katto E, Bguma Z, de Kock G and Elepu D. 2014. [https://tupa.gtk.fi/kartta/erikoiskartta/ek_094.pdf Geological Map of Uganda, Scale 1:1 000 000]. Geological Survey of Finland, Espoo, Finland.

	====Hydrogeology: Key references====		====Hydrogeology: Key references====
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	The [~~http~~://www.mwe.go.ug/ Ministry of Water and Environment], Uganda.		The [https://www.mwe.go.ug/ Ministry of Water and Environment], Uganda.

	Outputs from the [~~http~~://www.mwe.go.ug/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=27&Itemid=223 Mapping of Groundwater Resources Programme].		Outputs from the [https://www.mwe.go.ug/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=27&Itemid=223 Mapping of Groundwater Resources Programme].


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	Directorate of Water Resources Management. 2012. [https://www.mwe.go.ug/sites/default/files/library/Kibaale%20Ground%20Water%20Map%20Report.pdf Kibaale District Groundwater Report: Mapping Groundwater Resources in Uganda]. Ministry of Water and Environment, Uganda.		Directorate of Water Resources Management. 2012. [https://www.mwe.go.ug/sites/default/files/library/Kibaale%20Ground%20Water%20Map%20Report.pdf Kibaale District Groundwater Report: Mapping Groundwater Resources in Uganda]. Ministry of Water and Environment, Uganda.

	Directorate of Water Resources Management. 2012. [~~http~~://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCEQFjAAahUKEwjP8v_QpqbHAhUImBoKHX26DFU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mwe.go.ug%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_docman%26task%3Ddoc_download%26gid%3D406%26Itemid%3D223&ei=Aa7MVY_uJIiwav30sqgF&usg=AFQjCNFijhSpYVQm97AsnI29ueL5t2o0hA&sig2=z3WeTv2MuA1smDYm2uSe1g&bvm=bv.99804247,d.d2s Kole District Groundwater Report: Mapping Groundwater Resources in Uganda. Ministry of Water and Environment, Uganda].		Directorate of Water Resources Management. 2012. [https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCEQFjAAahUKEwjP8v_QpqbHAhUImBoKHX26DFU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mwe.go.ug%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_docman%26task%3Ddoc_download%26gid%3D406%26Itemid%3D223&ei=Aa7MVY_uJIiwav30sqgF&usg=AFQjCNFijhSpYVQm97AsnI29ueL5t2o0hA&sig2=z3WeTv2MuA1smDYm2uSe1g&bvm=bv.99804247,d.d2s Kole District Groundwater Report: Mapping Groundwater Resources in Uganda. Ministry of Water and Environment, Uganda].

			IRC. 1995. [https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/824-UG95-14165.pdf Groundwater Database Annex Report - Volume 2]. Ministry of Water Resources: Directorate of Water Development

	Ministry of Water and Environment. 2013. [~~http~~://www.mwe.go.ug/sites/default/files/library/Vol.%201%20-%20Framework%20for%20Water%20Source%20Protection%20FINAL.pdf Framework and Guidelines for Water Source Protection, Volume 1: Framework for Water Source Protection]		Ministry of Water and Environment. 2013. [https://www.mwe.go.ug/sites/default/files/library/Vol.%201%20-%20Framework%20for%20Water%20Source%20Protection%20FINAL.pdf Framework and Guidelines for Water Source Protection, Volume 1: Framework for Water Source Protection]

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