Effects of agriculture on surface and subsurface water resources – A review

Ariel Tóth; Tamás Kucserka

Authors

Ariel Tóth Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Georgikon Campus, e-mail: tothariel96@gmail.com (corresponding author) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0355-9569
Tamás Kucserka University of Pannonia, Soós Ernő Research and Development Center, e-mail: kucserka.tamas@pen.uni-pannon.hu https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2102-8702

Keywords:

water resources, eutrophication, fertilizers, insecticides, erosion, irrigation

Abstract

Surface and subsurface water resources are vital elements in the functioning of environmental processes and human society. In favour of sustainability, it is extremely important to maintain their good quality, quantity and exemption from harmful substances. In this literature review the agricultural activities - causing greater negative impact on surface and subsurface water resources - will be presented. The current regulatory status of surface- and groundwater in Hungary will be explained, just like agricultural activities, endangering water resources, and harmful substances derived therefrom, which move the state of the waters to a negative direction. Furthermore, currently available and long-term perspectives will be presented to eliminate the harmful effects of agricultural activities. The main aim of the review is to draw attention to the way and extent, how industrial agriculture damages and changes the quality, quantity and wildlife of water bodies.

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