Hydro-geophysical and geochemical investigation of shallow and deep Neogene aquifer systems in Hajeb Layoun-Jilma-Ouled Asker area, Central Tunisia

D Jellalia, F Lachaal, M Andoulsi, T Zouaghi… - Journal of African Earth …, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract In the Hajeb Layoun-Jilma-Ouled Asker area (Central Tunisia), deep groundwater
continues to be an increasingly important resource. In fact, the Neogene sandy, sandstone …

Spatial variation of groundwater vulnerability to nitrate pollution under excessive fertilization using index overlay method in central Tunisia (Sidi Bouzid basin)

K Ncibi, R Hadji, S Hajji, H Besser… - Irrigation and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
One of the major challenges in assessing groundwater vulnerability to pollution is the
inadequate factors number and weight. Therefore, to carefully improve the assessment of …

Application of the analytic hierarchy process to weight the criteria used to determine the Water Quality Index of groundwater in the northeastern basin of the Sidi …

K Ncibi, R Hadji, M Hamdi, N Mokadem… - Euro-Mediterranean …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract The Sidi Bouzid and El Hjal Wadi basins together comprise one of the most
important agricultural regions in Central Tunisia. Exploitation of the groundwater in this …

AHP and GIS for assessment of groundwater suitability for irrigation purpose in coastal-arid zone: Gabes region, southeastern Tunisia

B Abdelkarim, F Telahigue, N Abaab… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
In southern Tunisia especially in Gabes region, irrigated agriculture is the major economic
sector. The intensive exploitation of groundwater have been gradually rising, leading the …

Groundwater suitability for drinking and agriculture purposes using irrigation water quality index and multivariate analysis: case of Sidi Bouzid aquifer, central Tunisia

A Gharbi, ZI Ali, M Zairi - Environmental Earth Sciences, 2019 - Springer
Abstract The Sidi Bouzid region is one of the main centers of agricultural production in
Tunisia, especially for vegetable crops (18% of national production), arboriculture (13% of …

Assessment of hydrogeochemical characteristics of groundwater: link of AHP and PCA methods using a GIS approach in a semi-arid region, Central Tunisia

R Missaoui, K Ncibi, B Abdelkarim, A Bouajila… - Euro-Mediterranean …, 2023 - Springer
In semi-arid climate conditions (such as Central Tunisia), a crucial resource for satisfying the
needs of socioeconomic development is groundwater. For water resource conservation and …

Modeling groundwater recharge mechanisms in semi-arid regions: integration of hydrochemical and isotopic data

B Abdelkarim, I Antunes, N Abaab, B Agoubi - Euro-Mediterranean Journal …, 2023 - Springer
Groundwater management is crucial, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, where it is
influenced by the climate and human activities. The Gabès region in southeastern Tunisia is …

Joint gravity and seismic reflection methods to characterize the deep aquifers in arid Ain El Beidha plain (Central Tunisia, North Africa)

H Azaiez, H Gabtni, M Bédir - Water, 2021 - mdpi.com
Electric resistivity sounding and tomography, as well as electromagnetic sounding, are the
classical methods frequently used for hydrogeological studies. In this work, we propose the …

Recharge mode and mineralization of groundwater in a semi-arid region: Sidi Bouzid plain (central Tunisia)

H Yangui, K Zouari, R Trabelsi, K Rozanski - Environmental Earth …, 2011 - Springer
Groundwater is the most important source of water supply in Sidi Bouzid plain located in
central Tunisia. Proper understanding of the geochemical evolution of groundwater is …

Geophysical methods integration for deep aquifer reservoir characterization and modeling (Sidi Bouzid basin, central Tunisia)

D Khazri, H Gabtni - Journal of African Earth Sciences, 2018 - Elsevier
Groundwater resources of the Sidi Bouzid basin (central Tunisia) are hydrogeologically and
economically important. This importance is restrained by the complex and poorly understood …