Geoinformation and Analytical Support for the Development of Promising Aquifers for Pasture Water Supply in Southern Kazakhstan DOI Open Access
Sultan Tazhiyev, Yermek Murtazin, E.V. Sotnikov

et al.

Water, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(9), P. 1297 - 1297

Published: April 26, 2025

Ensuring water resources for livestock production in Kazakhstan presents a multifaceted challenge. Pastoral systems Southern are facing critical groundwater shortage, with 56.5% of pastures currently unused due to limited access, jeopardizing around 2 million head and the region’s food security. This study first comprehensive assessment over 40 years, integrating hydrochemical analysis (55 samples) field surveys conducted Almaty Zhetysu regions. Key findings include: total demand is estimated at 53,735 thousand m3/year, approximately 40% samples exceeding WHO guidelines mineralization. It was determined that 45% exploitable reserves region 15–17% suitable irrigation. also provides updated hydrogeological data, identifying three priority aquifer systems. A novel Groundwater Sustainability Index pastoral zones Central Asia introduced, demonstrating strategic development could expand watered pastureland by 30–40%. These directly inform Kazakhstan’s Agricultural Development Plan through 2030 provide replicable framework sustainable management arid With 69,836 rural residents lacking access safe water, our results underscore urgent need infrastructure investment meet SDG 6 targets (ensure availability sanitation all).

Language: Английский

Geoinformation and Analytical Support for the Development of Promising Aquifers for Pasture Water Supply in Southern Kazakhstan DOI Open Access
Sultan Tazhiyev, Yermek Murtazin, E.V. Sotnikov

et al.

Water, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(9), P. 1297 - 1297

Published: April 26, 2025

Ensuring water resources for livestock production in Kazakhstan presents a multifaceted challenge. Pastoral systems Southern are facing critical groundwater shortage, with 56.5% of pastures currently unused due to limited access, jeopardizing around 2 million head and the region’s food security. This study first comprehensive assessment over 40 years, integrating hydrochemical analysis (55 samples) field surveys conducted Almaty Zhetysu regions. Key findings include: total demand is estimated at 53,735 thousand m3/year, approximately 40% samples exceeding WHO guidelines mineralization. It was determined that 45% exploitable reserves region 15–17% suitable irrigation. also provides updated hydrogeological data, identifying three priority aquifer systems. A novel Groundwater Sustainability Index pastoral zones Central Asia introduced, demonstrating strategic development could expand watered pastureland by 30–40%. These directly inform Kazakhstan’s Agricultural Development Plan through 2030 provide replicable framework sustainable management arid With 69,836 rural residents lacking access safe water, our results underscore urgent need infrastructure investment meet SDG 6 targets (ensure availability sanitation all).

Language: Английский

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