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Abstract
Now-a-days, great attention is paid by different Egyptian
Authorities for the establishment of the new settlements and land
reclamation projects, to overcome the over population crisis. In
this respect, priorities are given to west Nile Delta area, which is
considered a promising region due to its distinct location, mild
weather, easy accessibility and the availability of water supplies.
During the last decade, land reclamation projects extended
to the southern and eastern areas of Wadi El Natrun, depending
mainly on groundwater, which represents the sole water source in
these areas. Besides, private land reclamation activities operated in
these areas and mostly located along the main roads. Accordingly,
new desert settlements are established by the Egyptian government
e.g. South El Tahrir, New Ameriya, El Sadat city, El Nubariya and
El Bustan pilot areas, all are aiming for land reclamation and other
desert development to create new communities in these areas.
The continuous development of human society as well as
the side effects of land reclamation projects left negative impacts
on soil and water resources. Such negative impacts are
pronounced in water pollution and soil salinization as well.
Moreover, the enormous groundwater withdrawal lead to a
continuous groundwater depletion. Soil salinization is mainly
attributed to the groundwater quality, irrigation systems, types of
fertilizers, and the badness of drainage systems too.