Managing the water balance of The Fayoum Depression, Egypt

Wolters, W.; Ghobrial, Nadi Selim; Leeuwen, H. M. Van; Bos, M.

doi:10.1007/bf02576963

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“…To sustain the water needs and balance in Fayoum, irrigation wastewater is reused both officially and non-officially, not only by the farmers themselves at the poor water regions by the tail end of canals due to excessive watering by upstream farmers but also officially reused by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (Wolters et al, 1989;Barnes, 2014). Currently, there are 72 pump stations in operation in Fayoum, detailed in Tables 2-4.…”

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“…Wolters conducted a study on the Fayoum water balance of irrigated lands and Lake Qaroun, highlighting the delicate balance between drainage flow, water levels, and the influence of irrigation practices (Wolters et al, 1989). Fayoum's irrigation system incorporates features that can be classified as re-use, such as the re-use of drainage water within the system, resulting in a lower Lake Qarun level (Wolters et al, 1989;Barnes, 2014).…”

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Strategic water resource management: pump stations in Fayoum City, Egypt

Kotb,

Cheng,

Amin

et al. 2024

Front. Water

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Water scarcity presents significant challenges to sustainable development, particularly in arid regions like Fayoum City, Egypt, which faces particular water challenges due to its unique topography. This study explores the pivotal role of pump stations and wastewater reuse in mitigating water scarcity and promoting sustainable water management practices. Utilizing a comprehensive mixed-method approach, including desk research, field surveys, stakeholder interviews, and integrating the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) into a decision-making framework. The study categorizes pump stations into priority ranking groups based on the evaluation of the following criteria: efficiency, operating hours, working unit ratio, and discharge capacity. The investigation reveals that the 72 pump stations in Fayoum City play a vital role in regulating water levels, optimizing distribution, and facilitating the reuse of irrigation wastewater. Despite operational challenges, such as manpower shortages and maintenance issues, these stations are crucial for sustaining agricultural productivity and addressing water scarcity concerns, including the prevention of recurring inundation events like the one in 2012. Moreover, the study underscores the potential of wastewater reuse as a sustainable solution to water scarcity, particularly in meeting agricultural water demands and mitigating water balance issues, such as inundation. Based on the findings, the study proposes actionable recommendations, including upgrading high-priority pump stations, evaluating lower-priority ones, enhancing canal infrastructure, and promoting water-efficient irrigation methods. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the pivotal role of pump stations and wastewater reuse in addressing water scarcity challenges in arid regions. By implementing the proposed recommendations, Fayoum City can optimize its water management practices, ensure water security, and support the long-term development of the region.

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Strategic water resource management: pump stations in Fayoum City, Egypt

Kotb,

Cheng,

Amin

et al. 2024

Front. Water

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“…(2) [4]. The most important effect of cut-off time is reflected on the amount of losses; deep percolation and surface run-off, and hence the efficiency as well as adequacy of irrigation.…”

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Performance Evaluation of Field Water Application at Tendaho Sugar Estate, Ethiopia

Shonka¹,

Gullie²

2017

Irrigat Drainage Sys Eng

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“…1). The Faiyum is a fertile depression on the eastern edge of the Western Desert that supports 1,500 km 2 of agricultural land (Wolters et al, 1989), and a human population of ca. 1.25 million (Bishai & Kirollus, 1980).…”

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Ostracods and the Holocene palaeolimnology of Lake Qarun, with special reference to past human–environment interactions in the Faiyum (Egypt)

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We present an ostracod record covering the past two millennia from an 8.25-m core taken from Lake Qarun, in the Faiyum Depression of Egypt. The occurrence of ostracod species in the lake is controlled primarily by variations in solute composition, which are in turn related to shifts in catchment land use. At times when the Faiyum Depression supported thriving agriculture, lake water contained Na ? -Cl -brine, and Cyprideis torosa dominated the ostracod assemblage. When the Faiyum Depression experienced periods of environmental and economic decline, lake water contained Na ? -HCO 3 -brine, and Limnocythere inopinata dominated. The relative abundance of other ostracod species provides additional information about past conditions in Lake Qarun including salinity and lake level changes. Overall, the ostracod assemblages provide evidence for human influences in the Faiyum, which extend back before instrumental or detailed observational records began.

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Managing the water balance of The Fayoum Depression, Egypt

Cited by 20 publications

References 5 publications

Strategic water resource management: pump stations in Fayoum City, Egypt

Strategic water resource management: pump stations in Fayoum City, Egypt

Performance Evaluation of Field Water Application at Tendaho Sugar Estate, Ethiopia

Ostracods and the Holocene palaeolimnology of Lake Qarun, with special reference to past human–environment interactions in the Faiyum (Egypt)

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