An expert system for predicting groundwater pollution potential from the impact of livestock farming

Abstract

            The large production of waste in modern society and developed agriculture such as intensive livestock farming can often pose a threat to groundwater quality. Accuracy and quality of groundwater environmental impact assessment report depend significantly on the environmental scientists with the experience or proficiency in specific field of study in groundwater to clearly assess the impact of livestock farm activities. Therefore, the application of a computer technology in the form of an expert system will be able to help in the analysis, management and mitigation measures of the groundwater pollution information. An expert system for predicting the impact of livestock farming on ground water pollution potential was established by using CLIPS software. This expert system could predict the groundwater pollution potential under several condition of livestock farming and existing environments. Therefore, appropriate mitigation measure can be applied efficiently