Abstract:Based on the existing data, the formation process of Qianfoshan fault and Wenhuaqiao fault in Jinan urban area have been conducted in this paper. The characteristics of formation lithology of these two faults have been discussed by using plenty of borehole data. From lithology characteristics, water conductivity and permeability of two faults in urban area have been studied. It is showed that the topography of horst which is high in southeast and low in northwest plays an important role in the formation of the four big spring groups. Qianfoshan fault has water permeability in the range of 4km from Nanjiao Hotel to Minghubei Road, but the fault to the north of Minghubei Road is impermeable. The Wenhuaqiao fault is permeable within the range of 3.7km from Jingshi Road to Minghubei Road, but because of the travertine deposition in shallow intense weathering diorite, the water conductivity to the south of Jingshi Road is blocked from south to north. The part of Qianfoshan fault which in the due west of four big spring groups has good water permeability in horizontal direction and good conductivity in vertical direction, but on account of the thick acquiclude of clay overlying, there is no spring occur. It has important significance for subway construction in the future.