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Drought and Water Quality in a Semi-arid Area: Effects in Livestock Production, Agriculture and Use Urban

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  • Germán Santacruz León

    (Water and Society Program, College of San Luis C.A. (COLSAN))

  • José Alfredo Ramos-Leal

    (Potosin Institute of Scientific and Technological Research, C.A. (IPICYT))

  • Janete Morán Ramírez

    (Investigadora por México CONACYT- IPICYT, Potosin Institute of Scientific and Technological Research, C.A (IPICYT))

  • Oscar Guadalupe Almanza-Tovar

    (Potosin Institute of Scientific and Technological Research, C.A. (IPICYT))

Abstract

The Santo Domingo aquifer, located in northwestern Mexico, consists of sedimentary rocks (limestone, shales-sandstones, conglomerates) and alluvial sediments. Thirty-two well samples were analyzed for major ions, and data from four meteorological stations were used to determine drought indices. The SPI-12 analysis indicates recurrent mild to moderate droughts, impacting agricultural production. Drought leads to reduced rainwater collection, increased fertilizer use, and higher groundwater extraction for livestock. Water quality for human consumption ranges from slightly to highly contaminated, exceeding Mexican sanitary standards for sodium, nitrates, sulfates, total dissolved solids (TDS), and arsenic. High pH and TDS levels affect regional milk production and can cause cattle diarrhea and death. Additionally, arsenic and sulfate decrease cattle weight. The water poses a medium to excessive salinity risk and low to very high sodicity risk, making it progressively unsuitable for irrigation.

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  • Germán Santacruz León & José Alfredo Ramos-Leal & Janete Morán Ramírez & Oscar Guadalupe Almanza-Tovar, 2025. "Drought and Water Quality in a Semi-arid Area: Effects in Livestock Production, Agriculture and Use Urban," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 39(4), pages 1605-1621, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:waterr:v:39:y:2025:i:4:d:10.1007_s11269-024-04036-y
    DOI: 10.1007/s11269-024-04036-y
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