Water Table and Salinity Movement in a Silty Clay Soil

by Lyman S. Willardson, Utah State Univ, Logan, UT, USA,
Riaz Javaid, Utah State Univ, Logan, UT, USA,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Steel Structures

Abstract:

The movement of the water table and profile salinity in a shallow drained soil in permanent pasture overlying an artesian aquifer was observed. Soil samples were taken before and after the growing season and were analyzed for EC, pH and Chloride concentration. A salinity buildup exists between 2 and 3 meters below the ground surface. Soil moisture status at six different locations in the drained area was recorded throughout the year using a neutron meter. Observation wells were installed for checking the water table fluctuations. Based on the data collected, some water management recommendations are made for salinity control in the area.

Subject Headings: Salt water | Soil water | Water table | Soil water movement | Clays | Water management | Soil analysis

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