Analysis of groundwater quality for irrigation suitability in Algeria shows high salinity levels, pointing to a need for sustainable management practices.
Key Points
High salinity and sodium levels in groundwater samples limit their irrigation suitability in the Middle Cheliff plain.
Significant spatial variability was observed, with specific areas identified as suitable for irrigation based on 12 samples analyzed.
Assessment using GIS techniques generated spatial distribution maps, revealing regions of deteriorating water quality influenced by anthropogenic activities.
These findings may enable the development of sustainable groundwater management strategies to mitigate salinity issues in arid regions.