Dr Iker García-Garizábal’s main research interests include surface/subsurface hydrogeology and impact of irrigated agriculture on water resources, also covering water quality, quantity of irrigation return flows, and modelling of irrigated areas to evaluate water use and its contamination. Dr García-Garizábal graduated from the University of Zaragoza, Spain, with a BSc in Geology, and in continuation obtained his PhD in Geology from the same University.
Irrigated agriculture is the most significant user of fresh water in the world and, due to the large area occupied, is one of the major pollution sources for the water resources. This book comprises 12 chapters that cover different issues and problematics of irrigated agriculture: from water use in different irrigated systems to pollution generated by irrigated agriculture. Moreover, the book also includes chapters that deal with new possibilities of improving irrigation techniques through the reuse of drainage water and wastewater, helping to reduce freshwater extractions. A wide range of issues is herein presented, related to the evaluation of irrigated agriculture impacts and management practices to reduce these impacts on the environment.
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