Hydrogeochemical processes in the Plio-Quaternary Remila aquifer (Khenchela, Algeria)

Hydrogeological and geochemical characterization of groundwater in the F'Kirina plain (eastern Algeria)

“…It is important to note that salinization affects also North Africa's inland aquifers far from coastal zones. In this framework, salinization is mainly due to the dissolution of evaporite salts, as observed in several North African inland aquifers and endorheic basins (Farid et al, 2015;Mejri et al, 2018;Bouragba et al, 2011;Zereg et al 2018;Aouidane and Belhamra 2017). Many inland basins in North Africa are characterized by the presence of chotts and sebkhas that form as salt pans, playa systems, and saline ephemeral lakes on low-laying and internally drained areas because of the local topography and the prevailing desert conditions.…”

Journal of Water and Land Development

“…Freshwater resources account for no more than 3% of the planet's water and are mostly in frozen form, where groundwater accounts for only 30% of the world's freshwater [BENCHOKROUN 2008;CASSARDO, JONES 2011]. Groundwater has become an important source of water supply for the domestic, industrial, and agricultural sectors in many countries, especially in arid and semi-arid regions [AOUIDANE 2017;BOUZOURRA et al 2015;PEJMAN et al 2009]. In Algeria, 67% of irrigated lands are irrigated by groundwater [ZEKTSER, EVERETT (eds.)…”

“…Salinisation is one of the most common contaminants in water resources, occurring particularly in groundwater in arid and semi-arid regions [PISINARAS et al 2010]. Over the last few decades, salinisation of groundwater has been the subject of extensive research [AOUIDANE, BELHAMRA 2017;GIBBS 1970;PAZAND et al 2012]. This problem can be attributed to natural and/or anthropogenic factors, such as the interaction of water with rocks [FRAPE et al 1984;GHESQUIÈRE et al 2015], the intrusion of coastal saltwater or Sabkha water generated by excessive groundwater pumping [CAPACCIONIA et al 2005], fossil seawater, which is a primary source of Cretaceous seawater [FARID et al 2013;TIJANI 2004].…”

Integrated statistical and hydro-geochemical approach to identify the origin and process of saline contamination of Remila plain groundwater (Khenchela, Algeria)

“…1996; Yermani et al . 2003; Pazand & Hezarkhani 2012; Grillot & Schoeller 2015; Aouidane & Belhamra 2017). This problem can be attributed to natural and/or anthropogenic factors, such as the interaction of water rocks (Frape et al .…”

“…Indeed, salinisation of groundwater is a global concern not only for the sustainable exploration of water resources but also for the protection of natural ecosystems (Pisinaras et al 2010;Li et al 2016). Over the last few decades, salinisation of groundwater has become the subject of considerable research (Gibbs 1970;Hsissoua et al 1996;Yermani et al 2003;Pazand & Hezarkhani 2012;Grillot & Schoeller 2015;Aouidane & Belhamra 2017). This problem can be attributed to natural and/or anthropogenic factors, such as the interaction of water rocks (Frape et al 1984;García & Blesa 2001;Ghesquière et al 2015), the saline intrusion of saline coastal water or Sabkha saline water (Capaccioni et al 2005;Wang & Jiao 2012) and fossil sea water (Tijani 2004;Akouvi et al 2008;Farid et al 2013).…”