Date of Award
2-1-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Environmental Sciences, MS
First Advisor
Michele Reba
Second Advisor
Jerry Farris
Committee Members
Calvin Shumway; James Palmer; Jerry Farris; Michele Reba
Call Number
LD 251 .A566t 2016 K42
Abstract
The Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer (MRVAA) has been the primary source for irrigation in the region since the early 1900s. Increased water withdrawals from the MRVAA have contributed to groundwater decline over the years with continued decline projected for the future. Sustainability of the aquifer is essential, as Arkansas' economy depends on agriculture. Artificial recharge (AR), the increase in groundwater by artificial means, has the potential to reduce groundwater decline of the MRVAA. The aim of the current study was to characterize water quality of on-farm storage reservoirs and their associated ditches for potential use as source water for artificial recharge and determine the optimized time frame for AR based on reduced nutrients and sediments. Findings suggest reservoirs are a promising water source for potential AR compared to ditches and December and January are the most effective months to attempt AR.
Rights Management
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Kahill, Klarissa Roshon, "Water Quality Characterization of On-Farm Storage Reservoirs, Ditches and Groundwater: Considerations for Potential Artificial Recharge" (2017). Student Theses and Dissertations. 615.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/615
