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Integrating land use data, statistical validation, and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) into the DRASTIC model significantly improves the accuracy of groundwater vulnerability predictions compared to conventional DRASTIC models. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The main aim is to assess groundwater vulnerability in the Upper Fafan catchment using various DRASTIC models and statistical validation.

June 12, 2026Discover SustainabilityOpen Access

Groundwater vulnerability assessment using the modified DRASTIC model in the upper Fafan catchment, Wabi Shebelle Basin, Ethiopia

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SFSalah A. Fadi TATewodros T. Assefa ZBZigiybel F. Berihune

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Randomized trial evaluates groundwater vulnerability in the Upper Fafan catchment, suggesting enhanced prediction methods.

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The main aim is to assess groundwater vulnerability in the Upper Fafan catchment using various DRASTIC models and statistical validation.
Evaluated groundwater vulnerability with conventional DRASTIC, land use integrated DRASTIC, rate-modified DRASTIC, and DRASTIC coupled with AHP.
Analysed seven hydro-geological parameters combined with land-use data.
Validated models using nitrate concentrations from 28 boreholes.
High vulnerability zones linked to shallow groundwater (<4.5 m) and high recharge areas (88%).
Rate-modified DRASTIC showed improved performance (r = 0.44 for intrinsic, r = 0.50 for specific).
AHP-based DRASTIC model produced a moderate correlation (r = 0.56), with 34% categorized as moderate to high vulnerability.

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Fadi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba3fa8101cf8926f027eb https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-026-03685-w

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June 12, 2026Discover SustainabilityOpen Access

Groundwater vulnerability assessment using the modified DRASTIC model in the upper Fafan catchment, Wabi Shebelle Basin, Ethiopia

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Authors

SFSalah A. Fadi TATewodros T. Assefa ZBZigiybel F. Berihune

Discussion

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates groundwater vulnerability in the Upper Fafan catchment, suggesting enhanced prediction methods.

Key Points

The main aim is to assess groundwater vulnerability in the Upper Fafan catchment using various DRASTIC models and statistical validation.
Evaluated groundwater vulnerability with conventional DRASTIC, land use integrated DRASTIC, rate-modified DRASTIC, and DRASTIC coupled with AHP.
Analysed seven hydro-geological parameters combined with land-use data.
Validated models using nitrate concentrations from 28 boreholes.
High vulnerability zones linked to shallow groundwater (<4.5 m) and high recharge areas (88%).
Rate-modified DRASTIC showed improved performance (r = 0.44 for intrinsic, r = 0.50 for specific).
AHP-based DRASTIC model produced a moderate correlation (r = 0.56), with 34% categorized as moderate to high vulnerability.

Cite This Study

Fadi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba3fa8101cf8926f027eb https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-026-03685-w

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