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Journal of Applied Sciences

Year: 2005 | Volume: 5 | Issue: 8 | Page No.: 1420-1423
DOI: 10.3923/jas.2005.1420.1423
Suitability of Underground Water for Irrigated Agriculture in Some Parts of Botswana
F. Pule-Meulenberg and V.E. Emongor

Abstract: The study was carried out to evaluate underground water quality of some parts of Botswana (Serowe, Molepolole, Tsabong 1, Tsabong 2 and Kanye 1 and Kanye 2) regarding its suitability for irrigation. Twenty four boreholes were sampled and the water was analysed for pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), bicarbonate (HCO3 ), carbonate (CO32 ) and chloride (Cl ). Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) was calculated. Tsabong water had significantly high TDS, EC, SAR, Na+ and Cl compared to Serowe, Molepolole and Kanye and it was considered unsuitable for irrigation. Underground water from Molepole and Kanye 1 were found to be suitable for irrigation based on their TDS, EC, SAR, Na+ and Cl contents. Kanye 2 water was not suitable for irrigation due to high EC and TDS.

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F. Pule-Meulenberg and V.E. Emongor, 2005. Suitability of Underground Water for Irrigated Agriculture in Some Parts of Botswana. Journal of Applied Sciences, 5: 1420-1423.

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