Sustainable sediment management in Jordanian dams : Feasibility, economic viability, and agricultural reuse potential

• Autorzy: Al-Taani Ahmed , El Radaideh Nazem , Al Kateeb Wesam , Howari Fares , Nazzal Yousef , Iqbal Jibran , Al Bsoul Abeer

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.24425/jwld.2025.153533

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Jordan has long faced severe water scarcity, which has significant implications for agriculture, industry, and domestic consumption. This crisis is further exacerbated by climate change, population growth, regional conflicts, and unsustainable water use. In response, Jordan has focused heavily on dam construction to secure water supplies, despite the high financial and environmental costs. However, rapid sedimentation threatens dam storage capacity and operational efficiency, reducing their lifespan and long-term sustainability. This study evaluates the feasibility of sediment removal as an alternative to constructing new dams, considering environmental, technical, agricultural, and economic factors. The research is based on case studies from King Talal and Mujib dams, integrating water and sediment quality assessments, cost analyses, and comparisons with regional studies from similar climatic and hydrological conditions. The findings suggest that while sediment removal presents logistical and economic challenges, it can restore lost reservoir capacity and provide valuable agricultural benefits. The potential reuse of dredged sediments for soil enhancement offers an opportunity for sustainable farming, reducing reliance on costly fertilisers. Given the increasing costs and environmental concerns associated with new dam construction, sediment management emerges as a viable, cost-effective strategy for optimising Jordan’s existing water infrastructure, enhancing water security, and promoting sustainable resource management.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

dam; dredging; Jordan; quality; sediment removal

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo ITP
• Czasopismo: Journal of Water and Land Development
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: no. 64
• Strony: 211--220
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 52 poz., mapa, tab.

Twórcy

autor

Al-Taani Ahmed

• Zayed University, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Department of Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, 144534, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Yarmouk University, Science Faculty, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 21163, Irbid, Jordan

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3571-9168

autor

El Radaideh Nazem

• Yarmouk University, Science Faculty, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 21163, Irbid, Jordan

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1159-5498

autor

Al Kateeb Wesam

• Yarmouk University, Science Faculty, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 21163, Irbid, Jordan

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4829-9358

autor

Howari Fares

• Zayed University, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Department of Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, 144534, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Ajman University, College of Humanities and Sciences, P.O. Box 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8655-5810

autor

Nazzal Yousef

• Zayed University, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Department of Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, 144534, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9946-5075

autor

Iqbal Jibran

• Zayed University, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Department of Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, 144534, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0140-2661

autor

Al Bsoul Abeer

• Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Huson University College, Department of Chemical Engineering, 50, Irbid, Jordan

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0501-9790

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