Groundwater resources for agricultural purposes in the Brazilian semi-arid region

ABSTRACT Exploitation of groundwater resources with no proper characterization water reserves jeopardizes the quantity and quality available in future. A major challenge is finding appropriate methods or coefficients to evaluate carrying capacity aquifer. The objective this study was quantitatively qualitatively characterize provide information management strategies for rational use an alluvial aquifer Brazilian Northeastern semi-arid region. Shallow medium-depth wells were analyzed. Water tables monitored dry wet seasons calculate reserves. Groundwater samples collected determination irrigation purposes. increase agricultural activities jeopardizing sustainability aquifer’s water, as are not sufficient meet demand. limiting use. Converting surface into localized will potentially productivity consequently irrigated area. This provides data makes it possible recommend exploitation maintenance under conditions, avoid overexploitation.