Determination of Priority Areas for Groundwater Development by Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process Method in Rote Island

Abstract

This study aims to determine other exploration targets related to priority areas for groundwater utilization development on Rote Island. In arranging priority areas for groundwater development, remote sensing data and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are integrated with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The parameters used are lineament (F), lithology (L), slope (T), drainage density (D), and rainfall (R). F, T, and D were obtained from DEM map analysis. L was obtained from regional geological maps. Moreover, R was obtained from annual rainfall data from the rain station of the study area. All parameters were overlaid using GIS and assign weights using the AHP method. The results will be compared to the locations of springs and wells scattered in the study area. There are five classifications of potential groundwater areas on Rote Island, namely very high is 34 km2 in the East part; high is 383.25 km2 in the South, East, and Northeast part; moderate is 549.50 km2 in the North and South part; low is 246.50 km2 and very low is 2.198 km2 in the West part of the research area. Considering the existing observation springs in Rote Island using average yields in each classification area confirms the correctness of the potential groundwater areas.