Naslov (eng)

Classification of groundwater quality for irrigation purposes

Autor

Vranešević, Milica
Perović, Marija
Živančev, Nevena

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Opis (eng)

Groundwater could play a role in sustaining agricultural activities besides surface water, especially in regions where irrigation is essential. This study assesses and classifies the quality of groundwater in the Kovin-Dubovac area, Serbia, to determine its usability for irrigation purposes. A total of 143 groundwater samples were collected and analyzed between 2010 and 2018. For different classifications such as FAO, USSL, Stebler’s and Nejgebauer’s, the water analysis includes the assessment of major cations and anions (Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cl-, SO42-, and HCO3-), total dissolved solids (TDS), electrical conductivity (EC) and pH values. The Piper plot and specific ionic diagrams indicate that the dissolution of carbonate and silicate minerals, along with cations exchange processes significantly influences the groundwater chemistry. According to classifications with a relatively mild rating shuch as FAO and Stebler’s, the most of the samples (around 80%) show no restriction in use. According to more restrictive classifications, such as USSL, 80% of the samples fall into the C2-S1 class, while Nejgebauer’s classification identified only 5 samples as unsuitable for irrigation Based on all classification, the analyzed groundwater is generally considered suitable for irrigation purposes in terms of quality. However, its use should be followed by monitoring and the implementation of appropriate irrigation techniques. Future research could expand on these findings by investigating long-term changes in groundwater quality and their effects on agricultural productivity.

Jezik

engleski

Datum

2025

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© All rights reserved

Predmet

Water quality; Classification; Groundwater; Irrigation

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Institut za vodoprivredu "Jaroslav Černi"