# Aqualogging tool for web based mapping and mitigation of soil erosion and water pollution in sprinkler irrigation systems

## TL;DR

A web-based AquaLogging tool helps manage irrigation to reduce soil erosion and water pollution by simulating infiltration and runoff based on soil texture.

## Contribution

The AquaLogging tool introduces a practical web-based solution for irrigation management using the Green-Ampt model and soil texture analysis.

## Key findings

- Clay soils in the study area showed insufficient infiltration and generated runoff after short irrigation periods.
- Loam soils demonstrated higher infiltration capacity compared to clay soils.
- The AquaLogging tool enables quick simulation of irrigation scenarios to optimize water use.

## Abstract

This study presents a web-based tool based on the Green-Ampt model, designed to mitigate soil erosion and water pollution in sprinkler irrigation areas in Artajona, Spain. Called AquaLogging tool, its main objective is to determine the duration of waterlogging in these areas, with emphasis on soil texture to prevent surface runoff. The tool uses soil texture as a key variable to calculate water infiltration, also considering other parameters such as saturated hydraulic conductivity and initial moisture content. The methodology used simulates different irrigation scenarios to obtain different infiltration and runoff curves, which allow us to calculate the time of waterlogging for different scenarios. Through an interactive web map, AquaLogging tool allows quick access to the spatial distribution of irrigation units and soil textural classes, and with a single click we obtain detailed simulation results. In this study, three irrigation scenarios (daily, every 2 days, and every 5 days) are simulated, in which soil texture significantly influences infiltration capacity and surface runoff generation. Clay soils, characteristic of the study area, showed insufficient infiltration, resulting in runoff after short irrigation periods, while loam soils showed a higher infiltration capacity. AquaLogging tool is offered as a practical support tool for efficient irrigation management, helping farmers to make informed decisions on irrigation timing and frequency to optimise water use in irrigation.