Evaluation of multiple well system in shallow aquifers for paddy irrigation

Muhammad Haniff Ahmad, . and Mohd Khusairy Khadzir, . (2023) Evaluation of multiple well system in shallow aquifers for paddy irrigation. International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation (Malaysia), 13. pp. 234-239. ISSN 2462-1757

Groundwater from the first layer of the shallow aquifer is important to develop a sustainable water resources supply for paddy irrigation, especially in an area which is vulnerable to climate change and lack of surface water sources and facilities. The volume of groundwater is significant data to estimate the coverage area on paddy plantations and future development. Utilizing groundwater for irrigation can be an alternative to maximize grain production. Instead of reduction of risk due to climate, with sustainable water sources, farmers will increase production to maximize their income since the era of pandemics and disasters which impact food security. The research on shallow groundwater on multiple well system was conducted at MARDI Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang. Result showed double well system (DWS) and Triple well system (TWS) improved the capacity of flowrate 37.7% and 50.46% respectively from the single well system(SWS). Estimated acreage paddy irrigated area increase from 2.64 ha to 3.95 ha and 4.97 ha based on pumping test conducted during the dry season.

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Abstract

Groundwater from the first layer of the shallow aquifer is important to develop a sustainable water resources supply for paddy irrigation, especially in an area which is vulnerable to climate change and lack of surface water sources and facilities. The volume of groundwater is significant data to estimate the coverage area on paddy plantations and future development. Utilizing groundwater for irrigation can be an alternative to maximize grain production. Instead of reduction of risk due to climate, with sustainable water sources, farmers will increase production to maximize their income since the era of pandemics and disasters which impact food security. The research on shallow groundwater on multiple well system was conducted at MARDI Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang. Result showed double well system (DWS) and Triple well system (TWS) improved the capacity of flowrate 37.7% and 50.46% respectively from the single well system(SWS). Estimated acreage paddy irrigated area increase from 2.64 ha to 3.95 ha and 4.97 ha based on pumping test conducted during the dry season.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	paddy soils
AGROVOC Term:	groundwater
AGROVOC Term:	irrigation
AGROVOC Term:	water management
AGROVOC Term:	aquifers
AGROVOC Term:	climate change
AGROVOC Term:	production
AGROVOC Term:	water resources
AGROVOC Term:	food security
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Mr. Khoirul Asrimi Md Nor
Date Deposited:	11 Jun 2026 07:26
Last Modified:	11 Jun 2026 07:26
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/4022

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