Electrical Detection of Groundwater Leakage Channels by Spread Spectrum Induced Polarization (SSIP) Geophysical Method, Guizhou, China

Abstract An essential resource, groundwater is necessary for the maintenance of human activity, agriculture, and ecosystems. Finding the sources of groundwater leaks is crucial for effective water management and the avoidance of any environmental risks. In the karst region of Fuquan, Guizhou, China, the use of Spread Spectrum Induced Polarization (SSIP) as an innovative technique for locating groundwater leakage channels is the main topic of this research. Four lines of survey were carried out in the study’s targeted region. The results of SSIP were very positive since they showed notable abnormalities in the ground that may be signs of groundwater leaks. The drilling results obtained from Well ZK02 have served to enhance the credibility and reliability of our research. The study’s results demonstrate how well SSIP works as a cutting-edge technique for locating groundwater leakage pathways in karst regions. To maintain the integrity of the ecosystem and optimize the management of water resources, it is essential to identify and mitigate these channels. This study adds to the expanding corpus of information on methods for detecting groundwater and offers insightful information for further investigation in comparable geological settings.