Variations des paramètres physico-chimiques des eaux de l'Oued Aggai: significations géo-environnementales et conséquences sur la précipitation des travertins actuels (causse de Sefrou,Moyen-Atlas - Maroc)

Waters from Wadi Aggai display a magnesian bicarbonate chemical facies, related to a dominantly dolomitic basement. Large travertine deposition occurred during the humid episodes of the Plio-Quaternary. Current travertine deposition is strongly reduced, the only functional sites being located in the upper parts of the watershed. This is due to the general climatic trend towards aridity and, more importantly, the environmental disequilibrium due to human impact. Such an impact is inferred from changes in water quality, due to deforestation and resulting soil erosion, disposal of sewage and waste materials, and use of fertilisers.