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ArticleEnvironmental monitoring and assessment2025

Investigating the salinity distribution using field measurements in the semi-arid region of southern Ethiopia.

Gezimu Gelu, Katsuaki Komai, Chanako Dane, Alemnesh Ayza, Tuma Ayele

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Gezimu GeluLaboratory of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Kitami Institute of Technology, 165 Koencho, Kitami, 090-0015, Japan. gezimugelu64@gmail.com.
Katsuaki KomaiLaboratory of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Kitami Institute of Technology, 165 Koencho, Kitami, 090-0015, Japan.
Chanako DaneNatural Resources Management, Irrigation, and Salinity Program, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center, PO.BOX, 2228, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
Alemnesh AyzaNatural Resources Management, Irrigation, and Salinity Program, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center, PO.BOX, 2228, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
Tuma AyeleNatural Resources Management, Irrigation, and Salinity Program, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center, PO.BOX, 2228, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.

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American Society of Mechanical Engineers Grant(student(2024)Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research Grant number: 08/IRP/2021).
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Abstract

This study investigated the distribution of salinity and sodicity in the irrigated areas of Abaya Chamo. Representative water and soil samples were collected from different soil depths (0-30 cm and 30-60 cm). Sodium absorption ratio (SAR), electrical conductivity (Ec), pH, exchange sodium, magnesium, calcium, and potassium cations, and exchange sodium percentage (ESP) of the sampled sites were analyzed for soil salinity classification and severity analysis. The spatial analysis revealed predominant strongly saline (72%) and sodic (71.1%) conditions in the surface layer (0-30 cm), intensifying very strongly saline (78.7%) and sodic (71.9%) conditions at 30-60 cm depth. Combined saline-sodic conditions dominated both layers, increasing from 91.2% at the surface to 97.1% in the deeper layer, indicating severe agricultural limitations. The results show that soil in the catchments of Lakes Abaya and Chamo suffer from different salinity and sodium content classes. Therefore, appropriate remedial measures based on soil salinity and sodium content should be developed to achieve better reclamation, agricultural production, and land sustainability.

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Environmental MonitoringSalinitySoilAgricultural IrrigationAgricultureEthiopiaSodiumSodiumSoilIrrigation waterSalinitySodicitySuitabilityWater quality

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