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The focus of this study is the physicochemical and bacteriological characteristics of groundwater in the Triffa plain, Morocco. In total, 34 groundwater samples were analyzed for major elements (Tp, pH -) and trace metal (Al, Cd, Cu, Fe, and Zn) content. The results show that the pH values range between 6.7 and 8.9, electrical conductivity ranges between 740 and 7340 lS/cm, and nitrate content ranges between 1.7 and 212 mg/l. Hydrochemical facies represented using a Piper diagram indicate an Na-K-Cl type water. All the trace metal concentrations are within the admissible standard range except for Cd. The bacteriological analysis showed that the majority of groundwater samples are contaminated. Generally, the content of total coliforms, fecal coliforms, and fecal streptococci ranged from 0 to 140, 0 to 125, and 0 to 108 CFU/100 ml, respectively. The samples are grouped according to three factors. Factor 1 shows strong positive loadings of EC, Mg, Cl, Na and K with 51.91% of total variance (TV); factor 2 shows strong negative loadings of NO 3 , SO 4 and Ca with 17.98% of TV; and factor 3 shows strong negative loading of HCO 3 with 15.56 of TV. We conclude that the quality of this groundwater is suitable for irrigation and domestic use (cleaning house, ect).

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The 2016-2017 agricultural season was devoted to prospecting in different farms in the Triffa Plain. Mildew is present in almost all areas of the plain, given the favourable climatic conditions. Around 95% of the potato cultivated areas in the irrigated area of Moulouya are concentrated only in the Triffa plain, from which 51 plots have been identified. This survey showed that a total of 34 plots (476 hectares covering about 22% of the total area under potato cultivation) were attacked differently by the late blight, and the area managed by the Agricultural Valorization Center (AVC 108) showed the highest attack degree .Preventive control is the most used measure by farmers to protect their crops from attacks by this pathogenic fungus. More than 89% of farmers apply chemicals with health protection measures that are often insufficient or totally absent (77% of farmers apply 4 to 6 fungal treatments per cycle). However, the non-rational use of these chemicals revealed serious problems that are harmful to the various environment components, namely fauna and especially human beings’ health. The results obtained in this study recommend the use of rather organic and ecological treatments that are favourable for the preservation of human health and guarantee a sustainable and healthy agricultural production.