Assessment of groundwater quality for irrigation in the arid regions using irrigation water quality index (IWQI) and GIS-Zoning maps: Case study from Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE

Batarseh, Mufeed; Imreizeeq, Emad; Tilev, Seyda; Alaween, Mohammad Al; Suleiman, Wael; Remeithi, Abdulla Mohammed Al; Tamimi, Mansoor Khamees Al; Alawneh, Majdy Al

doi:10.1016/j.gsd.2021.100611

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“…Relatively better-quality WS-1 streamwater demonstrates that the natural wetland helps improve the water quality by trapping or sinking ions onto wetland soils and accumulating them in the roots and leaves of wetland vegetation (Kinyua 2014). The findings corroborate the previous study in the same area, where the wetland was reasonably efficient in removing hardness, Cl À , and PO 4 3À especially in the dry season (Batarseh et al 2021).…”

Section: Suitability For Irrigationsupporting

confidence: 92%

“…The IWQI is one of the most effective approaches for evaluating irrigation water quality for policymakers as it provides a clear classification for the irrigation water quality based on its impact on irrigated soil and toxicity to plants (Batarseh et al 2021). In the present study, the IWQI values of WS-1 and WS-2 samples were 87.4 and 53.33, respectively.…”

Section: Suitability For Irrigationmentioning

confidence: 55%

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Hydrogeochemical assessment of streamwater quality for its suitability for irrigation: the case of Manthong village, Kanglung (Bhutan)

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Mountain streams/springs are the primary irrigation water resource in Bhutan Himalaya, besides supporting drinking and other domestic needs. Successful crop production implies an adequate supply of high-quality irrigation water, among other factors. Thus, this study was conducted to assess the suitability of spring-fed streamwater for irrigation use and evaluate hydrogeochemical processes that regulate streamwater chemistry at the Manthong village in Kanglung, Bhutan. The water samples were analyzed for temperature, pH, EC, turbidity, TDS and major ions. Piper and Durov diagrams indicated that most samples are of the intermediate type and simple dissolution or linear mixing is the primary hydrochemical process regulating streamwater chemistry. All the measured physicochemical parameters were within the acceptable thresholds of the FAO guidelines recommended for agriculture use. Analytical results of the streamwater water quality indices, including EC, %Na%, RSBC, SAR, KR and PI, revealed its suitability for irrigation use except for MH. The IWQI results confirmed that the WS-1 has no restriction as irrigation water; however, WS-2 falls under the high restriction category. The findings of this study will serve as the baseline data and guide irrigation water management and sustainable irrigation development in the region.

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Hydrogeochemical assessment of streamwater quality for its suitability for irrigation: the case of Manthong village, Kanglung (Bhutan)

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“…Groundwater is a life-sustaining and crucial resource of the planet [1] (Busico et al, 2020). Water crises and quality are major concerns in many countries, especially arid and semi-arid regions where water shortages are common, and little attention has generally been given to assessing water quality [2,3]. Arid and semi-arid regions suffer from multiple critical issues such as scarcity of water resources and extensive exploitation of groundwater for different uses [4].…”

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Groundwater Suitability for Drinking and Irrigation Using Water Quality Indices and Multivariate Modeling in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia

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Masoud

Alqarawy

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Water shortage and quality are major issues in many places, particularly arid and semi-arid regions such as Makkah Al-Mukarramah province, Saudi Arabia. The current work was conducted to examine the geochemical mechanisms influencing the chemistry of groundwater and assess groundwater resources through several water quality indices (WQIs), GIS methods, and the partial least squares regression model (PLSR). For that, 59 groundwater wells were tested for different physical and chemical parameters using conventional analytical procedures. The results showed that the average content of ions was as follows: Na+ > Ca2+ > Mg 2+ > K+ and Cl− > SO42− > HCO32− > NO3− > CO3−. Under the stress of evaporation and saltwater intrusion associated with the reverse ion exchange process, the predominant hydrochemical facies were Ca-HCO3, Na-Cl, mixed Ca-Mg-Cl-SO4, and Na-Ca-HCO3. The drinking water quality index (DWQI) has indicated that only 5% of the wells were categorized under good to excellent for drinking while the majority (95%) were poor to unsuitable for drinking, and required appropriate treatment. Furthermore, the irrigation water quality index (IWQI) has indicated that 45.5% of the wells were classified under high to severe restriction for agriculture, and can be utilized only for high salt tolerant plants. The majority (54.5%) were deemed moderate to no restriction for irrigation, with no toxicity concern for most plants. Agriculture indicators such as total dissolved solids (TDS), potential salinity (PS), sodium absorption ratio (SAR), and residual sodium carbonate (RSC) had mean values of 2572.30, 33.32, 4.84, and −21.14, respectively. However, the quality of the groundwater in the study area improves with increased rainfall and thus recharging the Quaternary aquifer. The PLSR models, which are based on physicochemical characteristics, have been shown to be the most efficient as alternative techniques for determining the six WQIs. For instance, the PLSR models of all IWQs had determination coefficients values of R2 ranging between 0.848 and 0.999 in the Cal., and between 0.848 and 0.999 in the Val. datasets, and had model accuracy varying from 0.824 to 0.999 in the Cal., and from 0.817 to 0.989 in the Val. datasets. In conclusion, the combination of physicochemical parameters, WQIs, and multivariate modeling with statistical analysis and GIS tools is a successful and adaptable methodology that provides a comprehensive picture of groundwater quality and governing mechanisms.

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“…Comumente, as águas associadas a reservatórios em unidades aquíferas fissurais submetidas a um regime de chuvas irregular, se encontram salinizadas, impactando seu eventual uso na irrigação (Nogueira et al, 2019;Mokoena et al, 2021). Geralmente, essas águas apresentam quantitativos de sólidos totais dissolvidos elevados e que as tornam inadequadas ao consumo humano e uso agrícola, ou no limiar entre a possibilidade de seu uso ou descarte (Batarseh, 2017;Qaisar et al, 2018;Batarseh et al, 2021).…”

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“…Dentre as ferramentas gráficas utilizadas para a avaliação do perigo de sodificação e salinização, o diagrama da razão de adsorção de sódio (RAS) é amplamente utilizado, fornecendo informações acerca da adequação ou não de águas destinadas à irrigação baseando-se na influência do sódio e do conteúdo iônico das águas (Richards 1954). Ferramentas como o RAS indicam que águas provenientes de reservatórios submetidos a baixa renovação e circulação hídrica apresentam maiores riscos para a irrigação dada a maior concentração de sais (Richards, 1954;Balamurugan et al, 2020;Batarseh et al, 2021). Os teores de sódio nas águas de irrigação podem se relacionar a uma menor permeabilidade dos solos, onde sua aeração e circulação hídrica é reduzida e compromete a qualidade da água para irrigação (Shaikh et al, 2020).…”

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Qualidade de águas superficiais e subterrâneas para irrigação em um município do semiárido do estado do Rio Grande do Norte

Carvalho

Souza²,

Oliveira³

2022

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O município de Carnaúba dos Dantas/RN está localizado no semiárido nordestino e a agricultura local é uma importante atividade econômica na região, utilizando tanto águas superficiais quanto subterrâneas. Para avaliar a qualidade das águas eventualmente utilizadas para a manutenção das culturas, foram coletadas amostras para aferição de parâmetros em campo como condutividade elétrica, pH e sólidos totais dissolvidos, além de análises laboratoriais. Foram amostrados quatro corpos superficiais e sete poços tubulares, em um total de 11 amostras. Os resultados dos ensaios realizados em laboratório e a análise do gráfico da Razão de Adsorção de Sódio indicam que as amostras subterrâneas apresentam risco alto de salinização e baixo a médio para sodificação; a amostra CDD1 é inadequada para a irrigação. As amostras subterrâneas LAJ1 e XIQ1 apresentam qualidade semelhante as águas superficiais. Para a razão de magnésio, as amostras subterrâneas ERM1, GAR1 e CDD1 são inadequadas para a irrigação, e o índice de permeabilidade exibe resultados consistentes com a porcentagem de sódio, salinidade potencial e razão de Kelley, classificando essas amostras como inadequadas. As águas mais indicadas para irrigação, em geral, são as águas superficiais.

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Assessment of groundwater quality for irrigation in the arid regions using irrigation water quality index (IWQI) and GIS-Zoning maps: Case study from Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE

Cited by 105 publications

References 40 publications

Hydrogeochemical assessment of streamwater quality for its suitability for irrigation: the case of Manthong village, Kanglung (Bhutan)

Hydrogeochemical assessment of streamwater quality for its suitability for irrigation: the case of Manthong village, Kanglung (Bhutan)

Groundwater Suitability for Drinking and Irrigation Using Water Quality Indices and Multivariate Modeling in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia

Qualidade de águas superficiais e subterrâneas para irrigação em um município do semiárido do estado do Rio Grande do Norte

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