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Assessment of The Quality of Some Sources of Irrigation Water in Bade Local Government Area, Yobe State
Abstract
Water quality plays a vital role in sustainable agriculture, particularly in arid regions like Bade Local Government Area, Yobe State, Nigeria. This study evaluated the suitability of surface and underground water sources for irrigation in the area. Water samples were collected and analyzed for physico-chemical parameters including pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), major cations (Ca²?, Mg²?, Na?, K?), anions (NO??, PO?³?, HCO??, CO?²?, Cl?), and indices such as Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR), Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC), Permeability Index (PI), Kelly’s Ratio (KR), and Potential Salinity (PS). Results showed that both water sources were moderately acidic with non-saline EC and TDS values. All cation and most anion concentrations were within permissible limits, except for chloride, which exceeded the irrigation threshold. SAR and RSC values indicated good irrigation quality. However, the PI of surface water exceeded the safe threshold, suggesting long-term use may impair soil permeability. Overall, underground water showed better suitability for irrigation. This study provides essential baseline data for water management strategies to ensure agricultural sustainability in the region.
Keywords
Bade, Irrigation, Surface, Underground, Water.
Citations
IRE Journals:
Ibraheem Alhassan , Hassan Audu Ahmed , Dahiru Adamu Gwarzo
"Assessment of The Quality of Some Sources of Irrigation Water in Bade Local Government Area, Yobe State" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 11 2025 Page 443-446
IEEE:
Ibraheem Alhassan , Hassan Audu Ahmed , Dahiru Adamu Gwarzo
"Assessment of The Quality of Some Sources of Irrigation Water in Bade Local Government Area, Yobe State" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(11)
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