Learning Objectives

After completing this module, participants will be able to:

• identify the most important methods for locating groundwater and explain how they are applied in practical field situations
• evaluate the advantages, limitations, and appropriate use cases of different groundwater exploration methods
• select suitable and technically justified locations for test drilling based on geological and hydrological conditions
• avoid common mistakes in groundwater exploration that can lead to incorrect site selection, poor yield, or unnecessary costs
• assess the reliability and uncertainty of different exploration techniques and understand how results should be interpreted in decision-making processes
• combine multiple methods of investigation to improve confidence in groundwater source identification
• translate exploration results into practical recommendations for water supply planning and design decisions