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http://dx.doi.org/10.7857/JSGE.2019.24.5.017

MODFLOW-Farm Process Modeling for Determining Effects of Agricultural Activities on Groundwater Levels and Groundwater Recharge  

Bushira, Kedir Mohammed (Department of Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering, Arba Minch University)
Hernandez, Jorge Ramirez (Instituto de Ingenieria, Universidad Autonoma de Baja California)
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Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment / v.24, no.5, 2019 , pp. 17-30 More about this Journal
Abstract
Intensive agricultural development in Mexicali valley, Baja-California, Mexico, has induced tremendous strain on the limited water resources. Agricultural water consumption in the valley mainly relies on diversions of the Colorado River, but their water supply is far less than the demand. Hence, the use of groundwater for irrigation purposes has gained considerable attention. To account for these changes, it is important to evaluate surface water and groundwater conditions based on historical water use. This study identified the effects of agricultural activities on groundwater levels and groundwater recharge in the Mexicali valley (in irrigation unit 16) by a comprehensive MODFLOW Farm process (MF-FMP) numerical modeling. The MF-FMP modeling results showed that the water table in the study area is drawn downed, more in eastern areas. The inflow-outflow analysis demonstrated that recharge to the aquifer occurs in response to agricultural supplies. In general, the model provides MF-FMP simulations of natural and anthropogenic components of the hydrologic cycle, the distribution and dynamics of supply and demand in the study area.
Keywords
Mexico; MODFLOW farm process; Agriculture; Groundwater level; Groundwater recharge;
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