2021
DOI: 10.1007/s13201-021-01443-z
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Classification of groundwater suitability for irrigation purposes using a comprehensive approach based on the AHP and GIS techniques in North Kurdufan Province, Sudan

Abstract: Deterioration of groundwater quality due to drastic human interventions is rising at an alarming rate particularly in lower- and middle-income countries. Yet, limited research effort has been devoted to monitoring and ascertaining groundwater quality. The present study develops a comprehensive irrigation water quality index (IWQI) for rating water quality of shallow and deep aquifers in North Kurdufan province, Sudan. The new approach is developed to overcome the deficiencies of the existing irrigation indices… Show more

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“…This is a possible indication of anthropogenic inputs in exposed surface water within the study area, thereby imparting both temporary and permanent hardness therein (Wali et al 2019 ). Also, a strong to moderate correlation between NO 3 − and all the major ions analyzed further revealed anthropogenic contamination (Eldaw et al 2021 ). It may arise from indiscriminate open defecation which is the predominant practice in mostly rural areas, and also the application of fertilizers and pesticides on farmlands.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 94%
“…This is a possible indication of anthropogenic inputs in exposed surface water within the study area, thereby imparting both temporary and permanent hardness therein (Wali et al 2019 ). Also, a strong to moderate correlation between NO 3 − and all the major ions analyzed further revealed anthropogenic contamination (Eldaw et al 2021 ). It may arise from indiscriminate open defecation which is the predominant practice in mostly rural areas, and also the application of fertilizers and pesticides on farmlands.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 94%
“…This suggestion was supported by the nding of [16] that soil pH decreased with wastewater irrigation due to the oxidation of organic compounds and nitri cation of ammonium. Nitri cation of this ammonium would serve as a source of hydrogen ions, which may lead to a decrease in the soil pH [13].…”
Section: Impacts Of Municipal Wastewater On Soil Chemical Propertiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This suggestion was supported by the nding of [16] that soil pH decreased with wastewater irrigation due to the oxidation of organic compounds and nitri cation of ammonium. Nitri cation of this ammonium would serve as a source of hydrogen ions, which may lead to a decrease in the soil pH [13].…”
Section: Impacts Of Municipal Wastewater On Soil Chemical Propertiesmentioning
confidence: 99%