Deterioration of a Tunisian coastal aquifer due to agricultural activities and possible approaches for better water management

El Ayni, F; Manoli, E; Cherif, S; Jrad, A; Assimacopoulos, D; Trabelsi-Ayadi, M

dc.contributor.author	El Ayni, F	en
dc.contributor.author	Manoli, E	en
dc.contributor.author	Cherif, S	en
dc.contributor.author	Jrad, A	en
dc.contributor.author	Assimacopoulos, D	en
dc.contributor.author	Trabelsi-Ayadi, M	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T11:46:41Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T11:46:41Z
dc.date.issued	2012	en
dc.identifier.issn	17476585	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/38023
dc.subject	Agricultural activity	en
dc.subject	Economic instruments	en
dc.subject	Groundwater pollution and overexploitation	en
dc.subject	Korba	en
dc.subject	Tunisia	en
dc.title	Deterioration of a Tunisian coastal aquifer due to agricultural activities and possible approaches for better water management	en
heal.type	other	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1111/j.1747-6593.2012.00354.x	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-6593.2012.00354.x	en
heal.publicationDate	2012	en
heal.abstract	The purpose of this study is to provide a better understanding of the impact of agricultural activities on groundwater quality in a semi-arid coastal environment (Korba, Tunisia). Impacts have been assessed through groundwater samples that were analysed for a range of chemical and biological parameters. Results indicate that groundwater overexploitation for irrigation and fertiliser use have affected the quality of the groundwater not only by direct contamination but also seawater intrusion. The implementation of appropriate regulatory and economic instruments to foster sustainable practices in the agricultural sector have been analysed within the framework of the EC (European Community) FP6 (funding program 6) INECO (Institutional and Economic Instruments for Sustainable Water Management in the Mediterranean Region) Project. Through stakeholder involvement processes, the project analysed issues relating to the regulation and control of groundwater abstractions, the promotion of wastewater reuse, efficiency improvements in irrigation water use, as well as instruments to strengthen the socioeconomic and institutional environment towards better managing and conserving available groundwater resources. © 2012 CIWEM.	en
heal.journalName	Water and Environment Journal	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1111/j.1747-6593.2012.00354.x	en