ABSTRACT
Groundwater in Cameroon occurs in crystalline (metamorphic/plutonic), volcanic and sedimentary terrains. Figure 4.1 shows the main saturated geological formations in the country.
3 GROUNDWATER QUALITY
3.1 Sedimentary formations
The most studied groundwater resource in Cameroon is that in sedimentary formations. These aquifers are easily accessible (due to a generally shallow water table) and the water is generally of good quality. For these reasons, groundwater in the sedimentary formations is widely used and a very significant resource.
